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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,463.30, 639,694.95 and 216,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,463.30, 639,694.95 and 216,511.30 is: 324,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,463.30 : 639,694.95 = 216,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,463.30/639,694.95 = 216,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,463.30x = 639,694.95 × 216,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,463.30x = 138,501,185,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,501,185,227.94/426,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,766.95

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