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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,361.80, 647,042.70 and 218,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,361.80, 647,042.70 and 218,785.40 is: 328,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,361.80 : 647,042.70 = 218,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,361.80/647,042.70 = 218,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,361.80x = 647,042.70 × 218,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,361.80x = 141,563,495,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,563,495,936.58/431,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,178.10

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