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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,541.20, 525,811.80 and 216,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,541.20, 525,811.80 and 216,988.40 is: 325,482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,541.20 : 525,811.80 = 216,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,541.20/525,811.80 = 216,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,541.20x = 525,811.80 × 216,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,541.20x = 114,095,061,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,095,061,183.12/350,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,482.60

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