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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,349.26, 750,519.18 and 216,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,349.26, 750,519.18 and 216,240.68 is: 324,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,349.26 : 750,519.18 = 216,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,349.26/750,519.18 = 216,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,349.26x = 750,519.18 × 216,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,349.26x = 162,292,774,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,292,774,083.65/500,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,358.98

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