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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,364.99, 515,688.40 and 217,622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,364.99, 515,688.40 and 217,622.87 is: 325,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,364.99 : 515,688.40 = 217,622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,364.99/515,688.40 = 217,622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,364.99x = 515,688.40 × 217,622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,364.99x = 112,225,588,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,225,588,649.06/344,364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,891.40

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