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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,181.56, 1,032,271.96 and 214,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,181.56, 1,032,271.96 and 214,907.48 is: 322,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,181.56 : 1,032,271.96 = 214,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,181.56/1,032,271.96 = 214,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,181.56x = 1,032,271.96 × 214,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,181.56x = 221,842,965,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,842,965,598.26/688,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,361.10

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