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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,989.31, 640,460.87 and 216,621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,989.31, 640,460.87 and 216,621.78 is: 324,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,989.31 : 640,460.87 = 216,621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,989.31/640,460.87 = 216,621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,989.31x = 640,460.87 × 216,621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,989.31x = 138,737,772,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737,772,596.64/426,989.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,920.95

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