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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,954.80, 537,395.40 and 218,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,954.80, 537,395.40 and 218,986.80 is: 327,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,954.80 : 537,395.40 = 218,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,954.80/537,395.40 = 218,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,954.80x = 537,395.40 × 218,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,954.80x = 117,682,498,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,682,498,980.72/358,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,847.68

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