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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,533.23, 640,193.51 and 216,318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,533.23, 640,193.51 and 216,318.79 is: 324,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,533.23 : 640,193.51 = 216,318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,533.23/640,193.51 = 216,318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,533.23x = 640,193.51 × 216,318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,533.23x = 138,485,885,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,485,885,449.05/426,533.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,677.83

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