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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,007.80, 432,011.70 and 218,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,007.80, 432,011.70 and 218,023.80 is: 327,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,007.80 : 432,011.70 = 218,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,007.80/432,011.70 = 218,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,007.80x = 432,011.70 × 218,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,007.80x = 94,188,832,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188,832,478.46/288,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.70

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