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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,243.40, 682,865.10 and 218,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,243.40, 682,865.10 and 218,464.20 is: 327,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,243.40 : 682,865.10 = 218,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,243.40/682,865.10 = 218,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,243.40x = 682,865.10 × 218,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,243.40x = 149,181,577,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,181,577,779.42/455,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,696.30

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