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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,687.20, 607,999.60 and 218,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,687.20, 607,999.60 and 218,295.20 is: 327,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,687.20 : 607,999.60 = 218,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,687.20/607,999.60 = 218,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,687.20x = 607,999.60 × 218,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,687.20x = 132,723,394,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,723,394,281.92/405,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,156.97

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