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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,425.46, 395,752.59 and 217,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,425.46, 395,752.59 and 217,038.90 is: 324,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,425.46 : 395,752.59 = 217,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,425.46/395,752.59 = 217,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,425.46x = 395,752.59 × 217,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,425.46x = 85,893,706,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893,706,805.75/264,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,831.45

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