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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,534.23, 640,195.01 and 216,319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,534.23, 640,195.01 and 216,319.79 is: 324,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,534.23 : 640,195.01 = 216,319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,534.23/640,195.01 = 216,319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,534.23x = 640,195.01 × 216,319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,534.23x = 138,486,850,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,486,850,122.25/426,534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,679.33

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