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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,304.24, 508,265.10 and 217,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,304.24, 508,265.10 and 217,401.24 is: 300,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,304.24 : 508,265.10 = 217,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,304.24/508,265.10 = 217,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,304.24x = 508,265.10 × 217,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,304.24x = 110,497,462,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,497,462,988.72/368,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,016.81

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