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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,546.10, 444,819.15 and 217,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,546.10, 444,819.15 and 217,814.10 is: 326,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,546.10 : 444,819.15 = 217,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,546.10/444,819.15 = 217,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,546.10x = 444,819.15 × 217,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,546.10x = 96,887,882,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,887,882,820.02/296,546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,721.15

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