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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,265.80, 927,227.39 and 218,853.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,265.80, 927,227.39 and 218,853.99 is: 328,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,265.80 : 927,227.39 = 218,853.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,265.80/927,227.39 = 218,853.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,265.80x = 927,227.39 × 218,853.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,265.80x = 202,927,412,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,927,412,844.52/618,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,220.34

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