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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,610.84, 958,366.48 and 218,657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,610.84, 958,366.48 and 218,657.08 is: 327,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,610.84 : 958,366.48 = 218,657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,610.84/958,366.48 = 218,657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,610.84x = 958,366.48 × 218,657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,610.84x = 209,553,616,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,553,616,086.68/639,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,626.74

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