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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,213.60, 987,320.40 and 214,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,213.60, 987,320.40 and 214,981.60 is: 322,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,213.60 : 987,320.40 = 214,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,213.60/987,320.40 = 214,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,213.60x = 987,320.40 × 214,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,213.60x = 212,255,719,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,255,719,304.64/658,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,472.40

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