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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,882.84, 640,301.10 and 216,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,882.84, 640,301.10 and 216,515.28 is: 324,761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,882.84 : 640,301.10 = 216,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,882.84/640,301.10 = 216,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,882.84x = 640,301.10 × 216,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,882.84x = 138,634,971,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,634,971,950.81/426,882.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,761.17

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