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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,356.80, 647,035.20 and 218,780.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,356.80, 647,035.20 and 218,780.40 is: 328,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,356.80 : 647,035.20 = 218,780.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,356.80/647,035.20 = 218,780.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,356.80x = 647,035.20 × 218,780.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,356.80x = 141,558,619,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,558,619,870.08/431,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,170.60

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