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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,812.54, 526,943.07 and 218,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,812.54, 526,943.07 and 218,484.14 is: 301,532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,812.54 : 526,943.07 = 218,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,812.54/526,943.07 = 218,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,812.54x = 526,943.07 × 218,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,812.54x = 115,128,700,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,128,700,843.19/381,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,532.01

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