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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,136.70, 1,287,205.05 and 218,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,136.70, 1,287,205.05 and 218,439.20 is: 327,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,136.70 : 1,287,205.05 = 218,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,136.70/1,287,205.05 = 218,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,136.70x = 1,287,205.05 × 218,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,136.70x = 281,176,041,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,176,041,357.96/858,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,658.80

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