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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,337.24, 687,524.50 and 218,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,337.24, 687,524.50 and 218,327.76 is: 327,500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,337.24 : 687,524.50 = 218,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,337.24/687,524.50 = 218,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,337.24x = 687,524.50 × 218,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,337.24x = 150,105,684,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,105,684,030.12/458,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,500.52

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