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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,105.82, 1,287,166.46 and 218,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,105.82, 1,287,166.46 and 218,410.24 is: 327,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,105.82 : 1,287,166.46 = 218,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,105.82/1,287,166.46 = 218,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,105.82x = 1,287,166.46 × 218,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,105.82x = 281,130,335,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,130,335,448.55/858,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,617.33

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