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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,436.96, 395,769.84 and 217,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,436.96, 395,769.84 and 217,050.52 is: 324,848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,436.96 : 395,769.84 = 217,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,436.96/395,769.84 = 217,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,436.96x = 395,769.84 × 217,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,436.96x = 85,902,049,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,902,049,572.32/264,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,848.88

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