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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,580.80, 1,031,368.77 and 214,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,580.80, 1,031,368.77 and 214,266.48 is: 321,398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,580.80 : 1,031,368.77 = 214,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,580.80/1,031,368.77 = 214,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,580.80x = 1,031,368.77 × 214,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,580.80x = 220,987,755,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,987,755,929.83/687,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,398.96

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