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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,662.76, 754,049.10 and 218,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,662.76, 754,049.10 and 218,157.76 is: 327,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,662.76 : 754,049.10 = 218,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,662.76/754,049.10 = 218,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,662.76x = 754,049.10 × 218,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,662.76x = 164,501,662,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,501,662,586.02/502,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,260.49

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