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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,747.70, 389,621.55 and 218,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,747.70, 389,621.55 and 218,413.40 is: 327,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,747.70 : 389,621.55 = 218,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,747.70/389,621.55 = 218,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,747.70x = 389,621.55 × 218,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,747.70x = 85,098,567,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,098,567,448.77/259,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,620.10

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