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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,953.08, 640,406.52 and 216,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,953.08, 640,406.52 and 216,585.52 is: 324,866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,953.08 : 640,406.52 = 216,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,953.08/640,406.52 = 216,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,953.08x = 640,406.52 × 216,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,953.08x = 138,702,779,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,702,779,145.59/426,953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,866.56

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