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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,823.20, 664,234.80 and 218,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,823.20, 664,234.80 and 218,218.30 is: 327,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,823.20 : 664,234.80 = 218,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,823.20/664,234.80 = 218,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,823.20x = 664,234.80 × 218,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,823.20x = 144,948,188,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,948,188,856.84/442,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,327.45

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