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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,112.26, 826,852.46 and 214,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,112.26, 826,852.46 and 214,163.90 is: 321,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,112.26 : 826,852.46 = 214,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,112.26/826,852.46 = 214,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,112.26x = 826,852.46 × 214,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,112.26x = 177,081,945,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,081,945,453.81/551,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,317.38

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