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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,403.52, 687,746.10 and 218,823.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,403.52, 687,746.10 and 218,823.16 is: 328,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,403.52 : 687,746.10 = 218,823.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,403.52/687,746.10 = 218,823.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,403.52x = 687,746.10 × 218,823.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,403.52x = 150,494,774,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,494,774,879.68/458,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,301.96

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