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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,397.40, 687,736.87 and 218,817.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,397.40, 687,736.87 and 218,817.02 is: 328,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,397.40 : 687,736.87 = 218,817.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,397.40/687,736.87 = 218,817.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,397.40x = 687,736.87 × 218,817.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,397.40x = 150,488,532,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,488,532,437.53/458,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,292.73

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