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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,427.16, 958,499.22 and 218,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,427.16, 958,499.22 and 218,415.08 is: 327,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,427.16 : 958,499.22 = 218,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,427.16/958,499.22 = 218,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,427.16x = 958,499.22 × 218,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,427.16x = 209,350,683,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,350,683,816.24/639,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,403.49

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