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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,331.57, 687,515.99 and 218,322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,331.57, 687,515.99 and 218,322.09 is: 327,492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,331.57 : 687,515.99 = 218,322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,331.57/687,515.99 = 218,322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,331.57x = 687,515.99 × 218,322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,331.57x = 150,099,926,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,099,926,753.61/458,331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,492.01

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