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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,628.93, 1,238,300.55 and 218,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,628.93, 1,238,300.55 and 218,424.78 is: 327,599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,628.93 : 1,238,300.55 = 218,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,628.93/1,238,300.55 = 218,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,628.93x = 1,238,300.55 × 218,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,628.93x = 270,475,525,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,475,525,207.63/825,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,599.38

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