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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,019.20, 660,028.80 and 218,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,019.20, 660,028.80 and 218,835.20 is: 328,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,019.20 : 660,028.80 = 218,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,019.20/660,028.80 = 218,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,019.20x = 660,028.80 × 218,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,019.20x = 144,437,534,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,437,534,453.76/440,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,252.80

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