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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,643.70, 477,965.55 and 219,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,643.70, 477,965.55 and 219,110.90 is: 328,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,643.70 : 477,965.55 = 219,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,643.70/477,965.55 = 219,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,643.70x = 477,965.55 × 219,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,643.70x = 104,727,461,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,727,461,829.50/318,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,666.35

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