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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,011.55, 592,268.21 and 217,643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,011.55, 592,268.21 and 217,643.12 is: 326,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,011.55 : 592,268.21 = 217,643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,011.55/592,268.21 = 217,643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,011.55x = 592,268.21 × 217,643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,011.55x = 128,903,099,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,903,099,620.55/395,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,327.42

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