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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,658.44, 468,987.86 and 219,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,658.44, 468,987.86 and 219,579.72 is: 329,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,658.44 : 468,987.86 = 219,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,658.44/468,987.86 = 219,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,658.44x = 468,987.86 × 219,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,658.44x = 102,980,222,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,980,222,982.20/312,658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,369.72

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