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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,310.44, 525,637.38 and 217,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,310.44, 525,637.38 and 217,155.44 is: 325,839.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,310.44 : 525,637.38 = 217,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,310.44/525,637.38 = 217,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,310.44x = 525,637.38 × 217,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,310.44x = 114,145,016,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,145,016,534.35/350,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,839.61

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