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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,338.80, 647,008.20 and 218,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,338.80, 647,008.20 and 218,762.40 is: 328,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,338.80 : 647,008.20 = 218,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,338.80/647,008.20 = 218,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,338.80x = 647,008.20 × 218,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,338.80x = 141,541,066,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,541,066,651.68/431,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,143.60

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