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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,873.31, 640,286.88 and 216,505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,873.31, 640,286.88 and 216,505.78 is: 324,746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,873.31 : 640,286.88 = 216,505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,873.31/640,286.88 = 216,505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,873.31x = 640,286.88 × 216,505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,873.31x = 138,625,810,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,625,810,378.17/426,873.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,746.96

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