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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,918.58, 552,313.53 and 216,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,918.58, 552,313.53 and 216,654.24 is: 324,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,918.58 : 552,313.53 = 216,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,918.58/552,313.53 = 216,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,918.58x = 552,313.53 × 216,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,918.58x = 119,661,068,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,661,068,083.87/368,918.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,356.31

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