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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,962.28, 640,844.70 and 216,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,962.28, 640,844.70 and 216,751.08 is: 325,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,962.28 : 640,844.70 = 216,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,962.28/640,844.70 = 216,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,962.28x = 640,844.70 × 216,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,962.28x = 138,903,780,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,903,780,837.28/426,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,330.33

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