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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,117.70, 1,287,176.55 and 218,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,117.70, 1,287,176.55 and 218,420.20 is: 327,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,117.70 : 1,287,176.55 = 218,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,117.70/1,287,176.55 = 218,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,117.70x = 1,287,176.55 × 218,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,117.70x = 281,145,359,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,145,359,486.31/858,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,630.30

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