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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,341.28, 508,316.16 and 217,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,341.28, 508,316.16 and 217,438.24 is: 300,067.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,341.28 : 508,316.16 = 217,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,341.28/508,316.16 = 217,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,341.28x = 508,316.16 × 217,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,341.28x = 110,527,371,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,527,371,193.96/368,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,067.84

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