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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,440.08, 687,303.72 and 218,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,440.08, 687,303.72 and 218,430.96 is: 327,476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,440.08 : 687,303.72 = 218,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,440.08/687,303.72 = 218,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,440.08x = 687,303.72 × 218,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,440.08x = 150,128,411,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,128,411,371.17/458,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,476.63

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