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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,271.40, 682,907.10 and 218,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,271.40, 682,907.10 and 218,492.20 is: 327,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,271.40 : 682,907.10 = 218,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,271.40/682,907.10 = 218,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,271.40x = 682,907.10 × 218,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,271.40x = 149,209,874,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,209,874,674.62/455,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,738.30

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