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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,403.77, 687,746.48 and 218,823.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,403.77, 687,746.48 and 218,823.41 is: 328,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,403.77 : 687,746.48 = 218,823.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,403.77/687,746.48 = 218,823.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,403.77x = 687,746.48 × 218,823.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,403.77x = 150,495,028,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,495,028,874.98/458,403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,302.34

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