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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,281.80, 927,251.40 and 218,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,281.80, 927,251.40 and 218,869.96 is: 328,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,281.80 : 927,251.40 = 218,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,281.80/927,251.40 = 218,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,281.80x = 927,251.40 × 218,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,281.80x = 202,947,476,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,947,476,827.94/618,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,244.30

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