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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,744.80, 641,617.20 and 217,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,744.80, 641,617.20 and 217,792.80 is: 326,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,744.80 : 641,617.20 = 217,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,744.80/641,617.20 = 217,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,744.80x = 641,617.20 × 217,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,744.80x = 139,739,606,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,739,606,516.16/427,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,689.20

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