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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,696.82, 450,993.15 and 217,981.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,696.82, 450,993.15 and 217,981.86 is: 300,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,696.82 : 450,993.15 = 217,981.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,696.82/450,993.15 = 217,981.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,696.82x = 450,993.15 × 217,981.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,696.82x = 98,308,325,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,308,325,684.26/326,696.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,916.08

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