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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,142, 993,368.52 and 218,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,142, 993,368.52 and 218,910 is: 328,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,142 : 993,368.52 = 218,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,142/993,368.52 = 218,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,142x = 993,368.52 × 218,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,142x = 217,458,302,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,458,302,713.20/662,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,416.42

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