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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,905.80, 1,031,858.70 and 214,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,905.80, 1,031,858.70 and 214,590.40 is: 321,885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,905.80 : 1,031,858.70 = 214,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,905.80/1,031,858.70 = 214,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,905.80x = 1,031,858.70 × 214,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,905.80x = 221,426,971,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,426,971,176.48/687,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,885.60

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