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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,263.40, 638,552.70 and 216,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,263.40, 638,552.70 and 216,052.20 is: 323,651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,263.40 : 638,552.70 = 216,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,263.40/638,552.70 = 216,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,263.40x = 638,552.70 × 216,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,263.40x = 137,960,715,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,960,715,650.94/426,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,651.33

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