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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,033.40, 576,050.10 and 218,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,033.40, 576,050.10 and 218,145.40 is: 327,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,033.40 : 576,050.10 = 218,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,033.40/576,050.10 = 218,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,033.40x = 576,050.10 × 218,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,033.40x = 125,662,679,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,662,679,484.54/384,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,218.10

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