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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,211.44, 458,292.32 and 217,439.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,211.44, 458,292.32 and 217,439.55 is: 299,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,211.44 : 458,292.32 = 217,439.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,211.44/458,292.32 = 217,439.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,211.44x = 458,292.32 × 217,439.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,211.44x = 99,650,874,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,650,874,742.06/332,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,962.21

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