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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,424.52, 687,777.60 and 218,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,424.52, 687,777.60 and 218,844.16 is: 328,333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,424.52 : 687,777.60 = 218,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,424.52/687,777.60 = 218,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,424.52x = 687,777.60 × 218,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,424.52x = 150,516,111,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,516,111,138.82/458,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,333.47

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