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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,419.70, 683,129.55 and 218,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,419.70, 683,129.55 and 218,705.30 is: 328,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,419.70 : 683,129.55 = 218,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,419.70/683,129.55 = 218,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,419.70x = 683,129.55 × 218,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,419.70x = 149,404,053,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,404,053,171.62/455,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,057.95

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