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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,996.06, 640,470.99 and 216,628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,996.06, 640,470.99 and 216,628.53 is: 324,931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,996.06 : 640,470.99 = 216,628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,996.06/640,470.99 = 216,628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,996.06x = 640,470.99 × 216,628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,996.06x = 138,744,289,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,744,289,071.35/426,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,931.08

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