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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,412.40, 384,618.60 and 218,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,412.40, 384,618.60 and 218,358.60 is: 327,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,412.40 : 384,618.60 = 218,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,412.40/384,618.60 = 218,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,412.40x = 384,618.60 × 218,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,412.40x = 83,984,779,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,984,779,029.96/256,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,537.90

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