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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,772.60, 1,031,658.90 and 214,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,772.60, 1,031,658.90 and 214,454.20 is: 321,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,772.60 : 1,031,658.90 = 214,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,772.60/1,031,658.90 = 214,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,772.60x = 1,031,658.90 × 214,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,772.60x = 221,243,584,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,243,584,072.38/687,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,681.30

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