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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,403.40, 573,605.10 and 216,515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,403.40, 573,605.10 and 216,515.40 is: 324,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,403.40 : 573,605.10 = 216,515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,403.40/573,605.10 = 216,515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,403.40x = 573,605.10 × 216,515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,403.40x = 124,194,337,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,194,337,668.54/382,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,773.10

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