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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,111.08, 686,602.86 and 218,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,111.08, 686,602.86 and 218,351.08 is: 327,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,111.08 : 686,602.86 = 218,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,111.08/686,602.86 = 218,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,111.08x = 686,602.86 × 218,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,111.08x = 149,920,476,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,920,476,012.09/458,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,257.91

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