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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,395.52, 450,258.24 and 217,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,395.52, 450,258.24 and 217,687.04 is: 300,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,395.52 : 450,258.24 = 217,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,395.52/450,258.24 = 217,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,395.52x = 450,258.24 × 217,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,395.52x = 98,015,383,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,015,383,501.21/326,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,296.35

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