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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,353.30, 827,029.95 and 218,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,353.30, 827,029.95 and 218,929.30 is: 328,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,353.30 : 827,029.95 = 218,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,353.30/827,029.95 = 218,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,353.30x = 827,029.95 × 218,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,353.30x = 181,061,088,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,061,088,032.54/551,353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,393.95

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