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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,253.32, 895,342.14 and 217,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,253.32, 895,342.14 and 217,909.26 is: 326,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,253.32 : 895,342.14 = 217,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,253.32/895,342.14 = 217,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,253.32x = 895,342.14 × 217,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,253.32x = 195,103,343,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,103,343,174.22/597,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,667.66

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