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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,963.40, 664,007.70 and 218,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,963.40, 664,007.70 and 218,139.80 is: 326,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,963.40 : 664,007.70 = 218,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,963.40/664,007.70 = 218,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,963.40x = 664,007.70 × 218,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,963.40x = 144,846,506,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,846,506,876.46/442,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,994.30

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