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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,861.30, 608,126.99 and 216,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,861.30, 608,126.99 and 216,120.20 is: 323,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,861.30 : 608,126.99 = 216,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,861.30/608,126.99 = 216,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,861.30x = 608,126.99 × 216,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,861.30x = 131,428,522,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,428,522,582.96/405,861.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,826.20

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