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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,305.24, 508,266.48 and 217,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,305.24, 508,266.48 and 217,402.24 is: 300,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,305.24 : 508,266.48 = 217,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,305.24/508,266.48 = 217,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,305.24x = 508,266.48 × 217,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,305.24x = 110,498,271,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,498,271,268.92/368,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,018.19

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