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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,180.46, 552,228.42 and 218,857.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,180.46, 552,228.42 and 218,857.10 is: 302,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,180.46 : 552,228.42 = 218,857.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,180.46/552,228.42 = 218,857.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,180.46x = 552,228.42 × 218,857.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,180.46x = 120,859,110,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,859,110,538.78/400,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,011.52

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