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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,731.60, 1,031,597.40 and 214,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,731.60, 1,031,597.40 and 214,413.20 is: 321,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,731.60 : 1,031,597.40 = 214,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,731.60/1,031,597.40 = 214,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,731.60x = 1,031,597.40 × 214,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,731.60x = 221,188,099,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,188,099,645.68/687,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,619.80

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