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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,408.90, 552,590.79 and 216,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,408.90, 552,590.79 and 216,689.88 is: 325,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,408.90 : 552,590.79 = 216,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,408.90/552,590.79 = 216,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,408.90x = 552,590.79 × 216,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,408.90x = 119,740,831,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,740,831,974.21/368,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,021.55

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