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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,787.14, 824,421.90 and 212,985.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,787.14, 824,421.90 and 212,985.51 is: 319,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,787.14 : 824,421.90 = 212,985.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,787.14/824,421.90 = 212,985.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,787.14x = 824,421.90 × 212,985.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,787.14x = 175,589,918,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,589,918,826.67/549,787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,378.00

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