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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,775.40, 433,163.10 and 218,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,775.40, 433,163.10 and 218,791.40 is: 328,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,775.40 : 433,163.10 = 218,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,775.40/433,163.10 = 218,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,775.40x = 433,163.10 × 218,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,775.40x = 94,772,361,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772,361,077.34/288,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,187.10

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