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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,267.84, 499,919.90 and 217,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,267.84, 499,919.90 and 217,155.60 is: 299,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,267.84 : 499,919.90 = 217,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,267.84/499,919.90 = 217,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,267.84x = 499,919.90 × 217,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,267.84x = 108,560,405,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,560,405,836.44/362,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,668.90

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