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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,529.80, 639,794.70 and 216,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,529.80, 639,794.70 and 216,577.80 is: 324,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,529.80 : 639,794.70 = 216,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,529.80/639,794.70 = 216,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,529.80x = 639,794.70 × 216,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,529.80x = 138,565,328,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,565,328,577.66/426,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,866.70

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