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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,398.27, 687,738.18 and 218,817.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,398.27, 687,738.18 and 218,817.90 is: 328,294.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,398.27 : 687,738.18 = 218,817.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,398.27/687,738.18 = 218,817.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,398.27x = 687,738.18 × 218,817.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,398.27x = 150,489,424,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,489,424,297.42/458,398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,294.05

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