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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,277.40, 411,416.10 and 218,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,277.40, 411,416.10 and 218,981.40 is: 328,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,277.40 : 411,416.10 = 218,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,277.40/411,416.10 = 218,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,277.40x = 411,416.10 × 218,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,277.40x = 90,092,473,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,092,473,560.54/274,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,472.10

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