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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,182.70, 807,303.51 and 218,287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,182.70, 807,303.51 and 218,287.07 is: 327,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,182.70 : 807,303.51 = 218,287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,182.70/807,303.51 = 218,287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,182.70x = 807,303.51 × 218,287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,182.70x = 176,223,916,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,223,916,789.49/538,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,442.55

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