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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,038.96, 328,558.76 and 52,826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,038.96, 328,558.76 and 52,826.96 is: 79,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,038.96 : 328,558.76 = 52,826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,038.96/328,558.76 = 52,826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,038.96x = 328,558.76 × 52,826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,038.96x = 17,356,760,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,760,472.17/219,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,240.52

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