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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,961.28, 640,843.20 and 216,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,961.28, 640,843.20 and 216,750.08 is: 325,328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,961.28 : 640,843.20 = 216,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,961.28/640,843.20 = 216,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,961.28x = 640,843.20 × 216,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,961.28x = 138,902,814,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,902,814,867.46/426,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,328.83

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