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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,006.40, 534,009.60 and 216,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,006.40, 534,009.60 and 216,038.40 is: 324,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,006.40 : 534,009.60 = 216,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,006.40/534,009.60 = 216,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,006.40x = 534,009.60 × 216,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,006.40x = 115,366,579,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,366,579,568.64/356,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,057.60

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