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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,336.10, 750,601.35 and 216,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,336.10, 750,601.35 and 216,026.10 is: 324,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,336.10 : 750,601.35 = 216,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,336.10/750,601.35 = 216,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,336.10x = 750,601.35 × 216,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,336.10x = 162,149,482,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,149,482,295.24/500,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,081.12

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