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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,551.32, 640,220.58 and 216,336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,551.32, 640,220.58 and 216,336.88 is: 324,704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,551.32 : 640,220.58 = 216,336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,551.32/640,220.58 = 216,336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,551.32x = 640,220.58 × 216,336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,551.32x = 138,503,322,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,503,322,788.99/426,551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,704.94

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