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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,878.60, 607,317.90 and 218,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,878.60, 607,317.90 and 218,254.60 is: 327,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,878.60 : 607,317.90 = 218,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,878.60/607,317.90 = 218,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,878.60x = 607,317.90 × 218,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,878.60x = 132,549,925,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,549,925,337.34/404,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,381.90

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