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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,849.80, 1,031,774.70 and 214,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,849.80, 1,031,774.70 and 214,534.40 is: 321,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,849.80 : 1,031,774.70 = 214,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,849.80/1,031,774.70 = 214,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,849.80x = 1,031,774.70 × 214,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,849.80x = 221,351,166,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,351,166,199.68/687,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,801.60

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