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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,261.32, 895,354.12 and 217,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,261.32, 895,354.12 and 217,917.28 is: 326,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,261.32 : 895,354.12 = 217,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,261.32/895,354.12 = 217,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,261.32x = 895,354.12 × 217,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,261.32x = 195,113,134,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,113,134,467.19/597,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,679.68

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