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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,657.95, 468,987.11 and 219,579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,657.95, 468,987.11 and 219,579.23 is: 329,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,657.95 : 468,987.11 = 219,579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,657.95/468,987.11 = 219,579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,657.95x = 468,987.11 × 219,579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,657.95x = 102,979,825,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,979,825,050.89/312,657.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,368.97

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