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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,697.82, 450,994.53 and 217,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,697.82, 450,994.53 and 217,982.86 is: 300,917.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,697.82 : 450,994.53 = 217,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,697.82/450,994.53 = 217,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,697.82x = 450,994.53 × 217,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,697.82x = 98,309,077,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,309,077,493.76/326,697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,917.46

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