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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,294.10, 606,441.15 and 217,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,294.10, 606,441.15 and 217,670.10 is: 326,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,294.10 : 606,441.15 = 217,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,294.10/606,441.15 = 217,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,294.10x = 606,441.15 × 217,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,294.10x = 132,004,105,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004,105,764.62/404,294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,505.15

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