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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,263.32, 895,357.12 and 217,919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,263.32, 895,357.12 and 217,919.28 is: 326,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,263.32 : 895,357.12 = 217,919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,263.32/895,357.12 = 217,919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,263.32x = 895,357.12 × 217,919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,263.32x = 195,115,578,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,115,578,933.27/597,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,682.67

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