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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,205.40, 681,308.10 and 217,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,205.40, 681,308.10 and 217,426.20 is: 326,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,205.40 : 681,308.10 = 217,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,205.40/681,308.10 = 217,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,205.40x = 681,308.10 × 217,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,205.40x = 148,134,231,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,134,231,212.22/454,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,139.30

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