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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,144.20, 1,287,216.30 and 218,446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,144.20, 1,287,216.30 and 218,446.70 is: 327,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,144.20 : 1,287,216.30 = 218,446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,144.20/1,287,216.30 = 218,446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,144.20x = 1,287,216.30 × 218,446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,144.20x = 281,188,152,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,188,152,921.21/858,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,670.05

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