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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,472.62, 489,336.03 and 218,530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,472.62, 489,336.03 and 218,530.86 is: 301,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,472.62 : 489,336.03 = 218,530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,472.62/489,336.03 = 218,530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,472.62x = 489,336.03 × 218,530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,472.62x = 106,935,023,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,935,023,464.89/354,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,673.58

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