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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,947.56, 640,398.25 and 216,580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,947.56, 640,398.25 and 216,580.03 is: 324,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,947.56 : 640,398.25 = 216,580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,947.56/640,398.25 = 216,580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,947.56x = 640,398.25 × 216,580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,947.56x = 138,697,472,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,697,472,196.95/426,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,858.33

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