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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,861.80, 727,292.70 and 218,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,861.80, 727,292.70 and 218,922.60 is: 328,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,861.80 : 727,292.70 = 218,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,861.80/727,292.70 = 218,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,861.80x = 727,292.70 × 218,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,861.80x = 159,220,808,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,220,808,845.02/484,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,383.90

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