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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,211.65, 499,904.06 and 217,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,211.65, 499,904.06 and 217,023.17 is: 299,523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,211.65 : 499,904.06 = 217,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,211.65/499,904.06 = 217,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,211.65x = 499,904.06 × 217,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,211.65x = 108,490,760,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,490,760,212.43/362,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,523.11

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