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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,612.17, 956,565.81 and 216,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,612.17, 956,565.81 and 216,888 is: 325,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,612.17 : 956,565.81 = 216,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,612.17/956,565.81 = 216,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,612.17x = 956,565.81 × 216,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,612.17x = 207,467,645,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,467,645,399.28/637,612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,382.19

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