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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,349.12, 687,542.28 and 218,339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,349.12, 687,542.28 and 218,339.64 is: 327,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,349.12 : 687,542.28 = 218,339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,349.12/687,542.28 = 218,339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,349.12x = 687,542.28 × 218,339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,349.12x = 150,117,733,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,117,733,899.98/458,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,518.32

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