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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,277.40, 638,573.70 and 216,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,277.40, 638,573.70 and 216,066.20 is: 323,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,277.40 : 638,573.70 = 216,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,277.40/638,573.70 = 216,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,277.40x = 638,573.70 × 216,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,277.40x = 137,974,192,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,974,192,778.94/426,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,672.31

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