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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,673.63, 640,360.37 and 216,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,673.63, 640,360.37 and 216,371.71 is: 324,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,673.63 : 640,360.37 = 216,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,673.63/640,360.37 = 216,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,673.63x = 640,360.37 × 216,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,673.63x = 138,555,868,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,555,868,273.13/426,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,735.02

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