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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,798.48, 640,599.66 and 216,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,798.48, 640,599.66 and 216,587.28 is: 325,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,798.48 : 640,599.66 = 216,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,798.48/640,599.66 = 216,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,798.48x = 640,599.66 × 216,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,798.48x = 138,745,737,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745,737,928.33/426,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,084.89

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