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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,012.20, 1,287,018.30 and 218,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,012.20, 1,287,018.30 and 218,314.70 is: 327,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,012.20 : 1,287,018.30 = 218,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,012.20/1,287,018.30 = 218,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,012.20x = 1,287,018.30 × 218,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,012.20x = 280,975,014,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,975,014,059.01/858,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,472.05

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