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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,502.40, 573,753.60 and 216,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,502.40, 573,753.60 and 216,614.40 is: 324,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,502.40 : 573,753.60 = 216,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,502.40/573,753.60 = 216,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,502.40x = 573,753.60 × 216,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,502.40x = 124,283,291,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,283,291,811.84/382,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,921.60

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