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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,577.52, 1,031,363.12 and 214,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,577.52, 1,031,363.12 and 214,263.20 is: 321,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,577.52 : 1,031,363.12 = 214,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,577.52/1,031,363.12 = 214,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,577.52x = 1,031,363.12 × 214,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,577.52x = 220,983,162,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,983,162,453.18/687,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,393.82

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