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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,831.80, 958,247.70 and 218,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,831.80, 958,247.70 and 218,044.60 is: 327,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,831.80 : 958,247.70 = 218,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,831.80/958,247.70 = 218,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,831.80x = 958,247.70 × 218,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,831.80x = 208,940,736,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,940,736,447.42/638,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,066.90

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