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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,794.40, 639,349.20 and 216,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,794.40, 639,349.20 and 216,583.20 is: 324,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,794.40 : 639,349.20 = 216,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,794.40/639,349.20 = 216,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,794.40x = 639,349.20 × 216,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,794.40x = 138,472,295,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,472,295,653.44/426,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,447.31

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