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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,950.56, 640,402.74 and 216,583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,950.56, 640,402.74 and 216,583.03 is: 324,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,950.56 : 640,402.74 = 216,583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,950.56/640,402.74 = 216,583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,950.56x = 640,402.74 × 216,583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,950.56x = 138,700,365,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,700,365,849.50/426,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,862.83

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