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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,234.92, 825,425.82 and 217,733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,234.92, 825,425.82 and 217,733.16 is: 326,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,234.92 : 825,425.82 = 217,733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,234.92/825,425.82 = 217,733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,234.92x = 825,425.82 × 217,733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,234.92x = 179,722,572,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,722,572,134.19/550,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,628.80

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