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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,273.70, 682,910.55 and 218,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,273.70, 682,910.55 and 218,559.30 is: 327,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,273.70 : 682,910.55 = 218,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,273.70/682,910.55 = 218,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,273.70x = 682,910.55 × 218,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,273.70x = 149,256,451,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,256,451,770.62/455,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,838.95

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