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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,553.82, 640,224.34 and 216,339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,553.82, 640,224.34 and 216,339.38 is: 324,708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,553.82 : 640,224.34 = 216,339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,553.82/640,224.34 = 216,339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,553.82x = 640,224.34 × 216,339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,553.82x = 138,505,736,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,505,736,776.51/426,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,708.70

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