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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,750.40, 433,125.60 and 218,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,750.40, 433,125.60 and 218,766.40 is: 328,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,750.40 : 433,125.60 = 218,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,750.40/433,125.60 = 218,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,750.40x = 433,125.60 × 218,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,750.40x = 94,753,328,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,753,328,259.84/288,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,149.60

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