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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,209.60, 458,289.84 and 217,437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,209.60, 458,289.84 and 217,437.73 is: 299,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,209.60 : 458,289.84 = 217,437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,209.60/458,289.84 = 217,437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,209.60x = 458,289.84 × 217,437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,209.60x = 99,649,502,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,649,502,491.66/332,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,959.73

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