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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,720.63, 641,289.34 and 216,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,720.63, 641,289.34 and 216,952.15 is: 325,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,720.63 : 641,289.34 = 216,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,720.63/641,289.34 = 216,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,720.63x = 641,289.34 × 216,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,720.63x = 139,129,101,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,129,101,085.08/427,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,280.31

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