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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,362.33, 895,505.44 and 218,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,362.33, 895,505.44 and 218,016.89 is: 326,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,362.33 : 895,505.44 = 218,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,362.33/895,505.44 = 218,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,362.33x = 895,505.44 × 218,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,362.33x = 195,235,311,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,235,311,006.88/597,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,828.96

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