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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,901.48, 609,027.26 and 218,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,901.48, 609,027.26 and 218,869.80 is: 328,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,901.48 : 609,027.26 = 218,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,901.48/609,027.26 = 218,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,901.48x = 609,027.26 × 218,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,901.48x = 133,297,674,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,297,674,590.75/405,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,399.08

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