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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,350.76, 750,521.43 and 216,242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,350.76, 750,521.43 and 216,242.18 is: 324,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,350.76 : 750,521.43 = 216,242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,350.76/750,521.43 = 216,242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,350.76x = 750,521.43 × 216,242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,350.76x = 162,294,386,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,294,386,407.31/500,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,361.23

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