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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,027, 438,614.37 and 215,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,027, 438,614.37 and 215,884.56 is: 297,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,027 : 438,614.37 = 215,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,027/438,614.37 = 215,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,027x = 438,614.37 × 215,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,027x = 94,690,070,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,690,070,277.13/318,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,742.24

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