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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,905.20, 664,357.80 and 218,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,905.20, 664,357.80 and 218,308.40 is: 327,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,905.20 : 664,357.80 = 218,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,905.20/664,357.80 = 218,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,905.20x = 664,357.80 × 218,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,905.20x = 145,034,888,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,034,888,345.52/442,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,462.60

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