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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,973.40, 433,460.10 and 218,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,973.40, 433,460.10 and 218,989.40 is: 328,484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,973.40 : 433,460.10 = 218,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,973.40/433,460.10 = 218,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,973.40x = 433,460.10 × 218,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,973.40x = 94,923,167,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,923,167,222.94/288,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,484.10

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