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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,692.70, 1,288,039.05 and 218,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,692.70, 1,288,039.05 and 218,995.20 is: 328,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,692.70 : 1,288,039.05 = 218,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,692.70/1,288,039.05 = 218,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,692.70x = 1,288,039.05 × 218,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,692.70x = 282,074,369,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,074,369,362.56/858,692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,492.80

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