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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,016.60, 607,524.90 and 218,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,016.60, 607,524.90 and 218,392.60 is: 327,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,016.60 : 607,524.90 = 218,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,016.60/607,524.90 = 218,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,016.60x = 607,524.90 × 218,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,016.60x = 132,678,942,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,678,942,475.74/405,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,588.90

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