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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,155.60, 987,233.40 and 214,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,155.60, 987,233.40 and 214,923.60 is: 322,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,155.60 : 987,233.40 = 214,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,155.60/987,233.40 = 214,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,155.60x = 987,233.40 × 214,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,155.60x = 212,179,756,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,179,756,368.24/658,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,385.40

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