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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,829.80, 958,244.70 and 218,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,829.80, 958,244.70 and 218,042.60 is: 327,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,829.80 : 958,244.70 = 218,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,829.80/958,244.70 = 218,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,829.80x = 958,244.70 × 218,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,829.80x = 208,938,165,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,938,165,824.22/638,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,063.90

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