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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,179.28, 446,831.91 and 216,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,179.28, 446,831.91 and 216,710.10 is: 298,701.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,179.28 : 446,831.91 = 216,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,179.28/446,831.91 = 216,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,179.28x = 446,831.91 × 216,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,179.28x = 96,832,987,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,832,987,899.29/324,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,701.96

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