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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,516.40, 467,973.90 and 216,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,516.40, 467,973.90 and 216,320.32 is: 323,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,516.40 : 467,973.90 = 216,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,516.40/467,973.90 = 216,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,516.40x = 467,973.90 × 216,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,516.40x = 101,232,263,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232,263,799.65/312,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,926.24

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