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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,445.60, 1,031,245.20 and 214,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,445.60, 1,031,245.20 and 214,127.20 is: 321,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,445.60 : 1,031,245.20 = 214,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,445.60/1,031,245.20 = 214,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,445.60x = 1,031,245.20 × 214,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,445.60x = 220,817,647,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,817,647,189.44/687,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,214.72

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