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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,312.31, 444,927.38 and 217,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,312.31, 444,927.38 and 217,558.96 is: 300,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,312.31 : 444,927.38 = 217,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,312.31/444,927.38 = 217,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,312.31x = 444,927.38 × 217,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,312.31x = 96,797,939,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,797,939,594.70/322,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,323.43

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