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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,831.40, 664,344.30 and 218,299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,831.40, 664,344.30 and 218,299.40 is: 327,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,831.40 : 664,344.30 = 218,299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,831.40/664,344.30 = 218,299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,831.40x = 664,344.30 × 218,299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,831.40x = 145,025,962,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,025,962,083.42/442,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,497.02

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