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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,386.21, 752,308.98 and 217,163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,386.21, 752,308.98 and 217,163.69 is: 325,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,386.21 : 752,308.98 = 217,163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,386.21/752,308.98 = 217,163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,386.21x = 752,308.98 × 217,163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,386.21x = 163,374,194,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,374,194,116.94/501,386.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,845.01

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