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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,156.60, 987,234.90 and 214,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,156.60, 987,234.90 and 214,924.60 is: 322,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,156.60 : 987,234.90 = 214,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,156.60/987,234.90 = 214,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,156.60x = 987,234.90 × 214,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,156.60x = 212,181,065,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,181,065,988.54/658,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,386.90

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