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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,429.60, 563,306.40 and 217,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,429.60, 563,306.40 and 217,792.80 is: 326,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,429.60 : 563,306.40 = 217,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,429.60/563,306.40 = 217,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,429.60x = 563,306.40 × 217,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,429.60x = 122,684,078,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,684,078,113.92/375,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,783.18

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