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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,672.63, 640,358.87 and 216,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,672.63, 640,358.87 and 216,370.71 is: 324,733.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,672.63 : 640,358.87 = 216,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,672.63/640,358.87 = 216,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,672.63x = 640,358.87 × 216,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,672.63x = 138,554,902,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,554,902,274.84/426,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,733.51

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