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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,675.40, 445,013.10 and 216,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,675.40, 445,013.10 and 216,971.40 is: 325,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,675.40 : 445,013.10 = 216,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,675.40/445,013.10 = 216,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,675.40x = 445,013.10 × 216,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,675.40x = 96,555,115,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,555,115,325.34/296,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,457.10

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