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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,178.56, 1,032,267.46 and 214,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,178.56, 1,032,267.46 and 214,904.48 is: 322,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,178.56 : 1,032,267.46 = 214,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,178.56/1,032,267.46 = 214,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,178.56x = 1,032,267.46 × 214,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,178.56x = 221,838,901,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,838,901,712.22/688,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,356.60

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