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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,744, 986,648.40 and 214,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,744, 986,648.40 and 214,512 is: 321,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,744 : 986,648.40 = 214,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,744/986,648.40 = 214,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,744x = 986,648.40 × 214,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,744x = 211,647,921,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,647,921,580.80/657,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,778.57

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