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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,010.72, 824,539.26 and 212,819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,010.72, 824,539.26 and 212,819.36 is: 319,044.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,010.72 : 824,539.26 = 212,819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,010.72/824,539.26 = 212,819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,010.72x = 824,539.26 × 212,819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,010.72x = 175,477,917,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,477,917,608.07/550,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,044.54

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