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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,051.60, 445,577.40 and 218,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,051.60, 445,577.40 and 218,319.60 is: 327,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,051.60 : 445,577.40 = 218,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,051.60/445,577.40 = 218,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,051.60x = 445,577.40 × 218,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,051.60x = 97,278,279,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,278,279,737.04/297,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,479.40

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