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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,593.70, 683,390.55 and 218,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,593.70, 683,390.55 and 218,879.30 is: 328,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,593.70 : 683,390.55 = 218,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,593.70/683,390.55 = 218,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,593.70x = 683,390.55 × 218,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,593.70x = 149,580,045,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,580,045,210.62/455,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,318.95

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