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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,754.76, 608,893.26 and 218,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,754.76, 608,893.26 and 218,895.24 is: 328,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,754.76 : 608,893.26 = 218,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,754.76/608,893.26 = 218,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,754.76x = 608,893.26 × 218,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,754.76x = 133,283,836,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,283,836,282.08/405,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,483.73

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