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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,440.37, 1,352,163.75 and 218,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,440.37, 1,352,163.75 and 218,327.68 is: 327,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,440.37 : 1,352,163.75 = 218,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,440.37/1,352,163.75 = 218,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,440.37x = 1,352,163.75 × 218,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,440.37x = 295,214,779,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,214,779,500.37/901,440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,492.30

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