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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,007.70, 1,287,011.55 and 218,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,007.70, 1,287,011.55 and 218,310.20 is: 327,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,007.70 : 1,287,011.55 = 218,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,007.70/1,287,011.55 = 218,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,007.70x = 1,287,011.55 × 218,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,007.70x = 280,967,748,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,967,748,882.81/858,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,465.30

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