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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,399.52, 687,740.06 and 218,819.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,399.52, 687,740.06 and 218,819.15 is: 328,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,399.52 : 687,740.06 = 218,819.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,399.52/687,740.06 = 218,819.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,399.52x = 687,740.06 × 218,819.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,399.52x = 150,490,690,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,490,690,817.35/458,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,295.92

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