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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,011.72, 824,540.76 and 212,820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,011.72, 824,540.76 and 212,820.36 is: 319,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,011.72 : 824,540.76 = 212,820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,011.72/824,540.76 = 212,820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,011.72x = 824,540.76 × 212,820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,011.72x = 175,479,061,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,479,061,377.87/550,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,046.04

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