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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,524.26, 525,630.87 and 217,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,524.26, 525,630.87 and 217,399.14 is: 326,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,524.26 : 525,630.87 = 217,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,524.26/525,630.87 = 217,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,524.26x = 525,630.87 × 217,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,524.26x = 114,271,699,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,271,699,095.45/350,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,002.25

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