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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,858.40, 682,287.60 and 218,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,858.40, 682,287.60 and 218,079.20 is: 327,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,858.40 : 682,287.60 = 218,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,858.40/682,287.60 = 218,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,858.40x = 682,287.60 × 218,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,858.40x = 148,792,733,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,792,733,977.92/454,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,118.80

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