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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,706.11, 755,564.99 and 215,478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,706.11, 755,564.99 and 215,478.55 is: 323,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,706.11 : 755,564.99 = 215,478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,706.11/755,564.99 = 215,478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,706.11x = 755,564.99 × 215,478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,706.11x = 162,808,048,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,808,048,343.03/503,706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,220.32

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