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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,206.72, 663,245.28 and 217,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,206.72, 663,245.28 and 217,506.84 is: 326,228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,206.72 : 663,245.28 = 217,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,206.72/663,245.28 = 217,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,206.72x = 663,245.28 × 217,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,206.72x = 144,260,384,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,260,384,997.72/442,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,228.39

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