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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,349.10, 687,542.28 and 218,339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,349.10, 687,542.28 and 218,339.62 is: 327,518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,349.10 : 687,542.28 = 218,339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,349.10/687,542.28 = 218,339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,349.10x = 687,542.28 × 218,339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,349.10x = 150,117,720,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,117,720,149.13/458,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,518.30

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