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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,569.55, 512,578.40 and 218,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,569.55, 512,578.40 and 218,510.28 is: 301,433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,569.55 : 512,578.40 = 218,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,569.55/512,578.40 = 218,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,569.55x = 512,578.40 × 218,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,569.55x = 112,003,648,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,003,648,613.40/371,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,433.88

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