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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,796.40, 664,291.80 and 218,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,796.40, 664,291.80 and 218,264.40 is: 327,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,796.40 : 664,291.80 = 218,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,796.40/664,291.80 = 218,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,796.40x = 664,291.80 × 218,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,796.40x = 144,991,251,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,991,251,151.92/442,796.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,444.51

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