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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,606.58, 701,513.82 and 218,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,606.58, 701,513.82 and 218,152.50 is: 327,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,606.58 : 701,513.82 = 218,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,606.58/701,513.82 = 218,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,606.58x = 701,513.82 × 218,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,606.58x = 153,036,993,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,036,993,617.55/467,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,277.25

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