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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,361.58, 775,108.44 and 217,305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,361.58, 775,108.44 and 217,305.18 is: 325,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,361.58 : 775,108.44 = 217,305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,361.58/775,108.44 = 217,305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,361.58x = 775,108.44 × 217,305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,361.58x = 168,435,079,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,435,079,073.72/517,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,565.50

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