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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,285.56, 450,475.68 and 217,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,285.56, 450,475.68 and 217,542.88 is: 300,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,285.56 : 450,475.68 = 217,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,285.56/450,475.68 = 217,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,285.56x = 450,475.68 × 217,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,285.56x = 97,997,776,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,997,776,797.16/326,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,343.59

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