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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,562.32, 640,237.08 and 216,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,562.32, 640,237.08 and 216,347.88 is: 324,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,562.32 : 640,237.08 = 216,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,562.32/640,237.08 = 216,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,562.32x = 640,237.08 × 216,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,562.32x = 138,513,934,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,513,934,955.39/426,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,721.45

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