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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,625.32, 647,837.28 and 218,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,625.32, 647,837.28 and 218,543 is: 328,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,625.32 : 647,837.28 = 218,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,625.32/647,837.28 = 218,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,625.32x = 647,837.28 × 218,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,625.32x = 141,580,302,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,580,302,683.04/431,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,016.68

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