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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,735.48, 640,504.98 and 216,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,735.48, 640,504.98 and 216,524.28 is: 324,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,735.48 : 640,504.98 = 216,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,735.48/640,504.98 = 216,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,735.48x = 640,504.98 × 216,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,735.48x = 138,684,879,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,684,879,630.91/426,735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,990.27

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