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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,446.60, 1,031,246.70 and 214,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,446.60, 1,031,246.70 and 214,128.20 is: 321,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,446.60 : 1,031,246.70 = 214,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,446.60/1,031,246.70 = 214,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,446.60x = 1,031,246.70 × 214,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,446.60x = 220,818,999,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,818,999,626.94/687,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,216.22

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