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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,139.70, 927,209.55 and 218,777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,139.70, 927,209.55 and 218,777.30 is: 328,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,139.70 : 927,209.55 = 218,777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,139.70/927,209.55 = 218,777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,139.70x = 927,209.55 × 218,777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,139.70x = 202,852,401,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,852,401,883.22/618,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,165.95

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