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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,951.56, 640,404.24 and 216,584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,951.56, 640,404.24 and 216,584.04 is: 324,864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,951.56 : 640,404.24 = 216,584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,951.56/640,404.24 = 216,584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,951.56x = 640,404.24 × 216,584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,951.56x = 138,701,337,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,701,337,532.33/426,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,864.34

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