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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,216.40, 525,713.40 and 217,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,216.40, 525,713.40 and 217,246.80 is: 326,111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,216.40 : 525,713.40 = 217,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,216.40/525,713.40 = 217,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,216.40x = 525,713.40 × 217,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,216.40x = 114,209,553,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,209,553,867.12/350,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,111.38

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