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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,556.82, 640,228.84 and 216,342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,556.82, 640,228.84 and 216,342.38 is: 324,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,556.82 : 640,228.84 = 216,342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,556.82/640,228.84 = 216,342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,556.82x = 640,228.84 × 216,342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,556.82x = 138,508,630,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,508,630,990.24/426,556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,713.20

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