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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,366.80, 827,050.20 and 218,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,366.80, 827,050.20 and 218,942.80 is: 328,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,366.80 : 827,050.20 = 218,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,366.80/827,050.20 = 218,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,366.80x = 827,050.20 × 218,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,366.80x = 181,076,686,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,076,686,528.56/551,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,414.20

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