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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,741.48, 640,513.98 and 216,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,741.48, 640,513.98 and 216,530.28 is: 324,999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,741.48 : 640,513.98 = 216,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,741.48/640,513.98 = 216,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,741.48x = 640,513.98 × 216,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,741.48x = 138,690,671,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,690,671,433.31/426,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,999.27

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