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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,314.67, 826,757.85 and 214,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,314.67, 826,757.85 and 214,310.72 is: 321,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,314.67 : 826,757.85 = 214,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,314.67/826,757.85 = 214,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,314.67x = 826,757.85 × 214,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,314.67x = 177,183,072,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,183,072,969.71/551,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,382.84

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