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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,498.80, 1,001,357.40 and 218,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,498.80, 1,001,357.40 and 218,089.20 is: 327,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,498.80 : 1,001,357.40 = 218,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,498.80/1,001,357.40 = 218,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,498.80x = 1,001,357.40 × 218,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,498.80x = 218,385,234,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,385,234,280.08/667,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,169.48

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