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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,218.28, 825,256.68 and 213,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,218.28, 825,256.68 and 213,027.76 is: 319,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,218.28 : 825,256.68 = 213,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,218.28/825,256.68 = 213,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,218.28x = 825,256.68 × 213,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,218.28x = 175,802,581,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,802,581,965.44/550,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,514.25

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