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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,774.48, 1,286,664.72 and 218,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,774.48, 1,286,664.72 and 218,078.28 is: 327,118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,774.48 : 1,286,664.72 = 218,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,774.48/1,286,664.72 = 218,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,774.48x = 1,286,664.72 × 218,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,774.48x = 280,593,629,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,593,629,074.28/857,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,118.18

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