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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,874.81, 640,289.13 and 216,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,874.81, 640,289.13 and 216,507.28 is: 324,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,874.81 : 640,289.13 = 216,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,874.81/640,289.13 = 216,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,874.81x = 640,289.13 × 216,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,874.81x = 138,627,257,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,627,257,949.87/426,874.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,749.21

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