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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,375.80, 827,063.70 and 218,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,375.80, 827,063.70 and 218,951.80 is: 328,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,375.80 : 827,063.70 = 218,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,375.80/827,063.70 = 218,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,375.80x = 827,063.70 × 218,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,375.80x = 181,087,085,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,087,085,829.66/551,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,427.70

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