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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,550.32, 640,219.08 and 216,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,550.32, 640,219.08 and 216,335.88 is: 324,703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,550.32 : 640,219.08 = 216,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,550.32/640,219.08 = 216,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,550.32x = 640,219.08 × 216,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,550.32x = 138,502,358,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,502,358,064.59/426,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,703.44

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