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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,466.97, 531,783.66 and 217,842.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,466.97, 531,783.66 and 217,842.35 is: 326,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,466.97 : 531,783.66 = 217,842.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,466.97/531,783.66 = 217,842.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,466.97x = 531,783.66 × 217,842.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,466.97x = 115,844,999,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,844,999,527.08/354,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,814.66

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