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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,214.69, 826,431.11 and 213,971.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,214.69, 826,431.11 and 213,971.09 is: 320,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,214.69 : 826,431.11 = 213,971.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,214.69/826,431.11 = 213,971.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,214.69x = 826,431.11 × 213,971.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,214.69x = 176,832,365,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,832,365,416.61/551,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,804.89

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