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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,845.70, 926,768.55 and 218,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,845.70, 926,768.55 and 218,483.30 is: 327,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,845.70 : 926,768.55 = 218,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,845.70/926,768.55 = 218,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,845.70x = 926,768.55 × 218,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,845.70x = 202,483,451,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,483,451,140.22/617,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,724.95

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