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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,361.70, 895,504.50 and 218,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,361.70, 895,504.50 and 218,016.26 is: 326,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,361.70 : 895,504.50 = 218,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,361.70/895,504.50 = 218,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,361.70x = 895,504.50 × 218,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,361.70x = 195,234,537,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,234,537,425.65/597,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,828.02

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