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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,406.02, 687,749.80 and 218,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,406.02, 687,749.80 and 218,825.64 is: 328,305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,406.02 : 687,749.80 = 218,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,406.02/687,749.80 = 218,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,406.02x = 687,749.80 × 218,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,406.02x = 150,497,290,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,497,290,144.87/458,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,305.66

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