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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,733.46, 541,979.40 and 218,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,733.46, 541,979.40 and 218,320.08 is: 301,285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,733.46 : 541,979.40 = 218,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,733.46/541,979.40 = 218,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,733.46x = 541,979.40 × 218,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,733.46x = 118,324,985,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,324,985,966.35/392,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,285.73

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