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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,843.23, 478,264.15 and 218,699.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,843.23, 478,264.15 and 218,699.89 is: 328,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,843.23 : 478,264.15 = 218,699.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,843.23/478,264.15 = 218,699.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,843.23x = 478,264.15 × 218,699.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,843.23x = 104,596,313,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,596,313,511.12/318,843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,049.35

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