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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,719.63, 641,287.85 and 216,951.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,719.63, 641,287.85 and 216,951.15 is: 325,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,719.63 : 641,287.85 = 216,951.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,719.63/641,287.85 = 216,951.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,719.63x = 641,287.85 × 216,951.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,719.63x = 139,128,135,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,128,135,453.77/427,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,278.82

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