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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,434.58, 1,031,075.46 and 214,080.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,434.58, 1,031,075.46 and 214,080.30 is: 321,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,434.58 : 1,031,075.46 = 214,080.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,434.58/1,031,075.46 = 214,080.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,434.58x = 1,031,075.46 × 214,080.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,434.58x = 220,732,943,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,732,943,799.44/687,434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,096.65

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