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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,265.15, 458,366.22 and 217,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,265.15, 458,366.22 and 217,493.24 is: 300,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,265.15 : 458,366.22 = 217,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,265.15/458,366.22 = 217,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,265.15x = 458,366.22 × 217,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,265.15x = 99,691,552,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,691,552,002.52/332,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,036.14

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