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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,819.60, 659,729.40 and 218,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,819.60, 659,729.40 and 218,635.60 is: 327,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,819.60 : 659,729.40 = 218,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,819.60/659,729.40 = 218,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,819.60x = 659,729.40 × 218,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,819.60x = 144,240,333,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,240,333,206.64/439,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,953.40

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