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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,006.80, 432,010.20 and 218,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,006.80, 432,010.20 and 218,022.80 is: 327,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,006.80 : 432,010.20 = 218,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,006.80/432,010.20 = 218,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,006.80x = 432,010.20 × 218,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,006.80x = 94,188,073,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188,073,432.56/288,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,034.20

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