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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,579.52, 1,031,366.12 and 214,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,579.52, 1,031,366.12 and 214,265.20 is: 321,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,579.52 : 1,031,366.12 = 214,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,579.52/1,031,366.12 = 214,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,579.52x = 1,031,366.12 × 214,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,579.52x = 220,985,867,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,985,867,975.02/687,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,396.82

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