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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,913.80, 958,485.46 and 218,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,913.80, 958,485.46 and 218,091.26 is: 327,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,913.80 : 958,485.46 = 218,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,913.80/958,485.46 = 218,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,913.80x = 958,485.46 × 218,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,913.80x = 209,037,301,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,037,301,663.08/638,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,176.06

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