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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,614.42, 992,362.62 and 212,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,614.42, 992,362.62 and 212,213.28 is: 318,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,614.42 : 992,362.62 = 212,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,614.42/992,362.62 = 212,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,614.42x = 992,362.62 × 212,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,614.42x = 210,592,526,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,592,526,539.59/661,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,300.99

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