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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,637.62, 701,686.83 and 218,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,637.62, 701,686.83 and 218,337.14 is: 327,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,637.62 : 701,686.83 = 218,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,637.62/701,686.83 = 218,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,637.62x = 701,686.83 × 218,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,637.62x = 153,204,295,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,204,295,637.87/467,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,613.28

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