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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,983.41, 1,031,938.66 and 214,614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,983.41, 1,031,938.66 and 214,614.55 is: 321,910.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,983.41 : 1,031,938.66 = 214,614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,983.41/1,031,938.66 = 214,614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,983.41x = 1,031,938.66 × 214,614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,983.41x = 221,469,051,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,469,051,143.50/687,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,910.45

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