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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,835.40, 433,253.10 and 218,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,835.40, 433,253.10 and 218,851.40 is: 328,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,835.40 : 433,253.10 = 218,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,835.40/433,253.10 = 218,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,835.40x = 433,253.10 × 218,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,835.40x = 94,818,047,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,818,047,489.34/288,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,277.10

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