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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,394.80, 827,092.20 and 218,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,394.80, 827,092.20 and 218,970.80 is: 328,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,394.80 : 827,092.20 = 218,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,394.80/827,092.20 = 218,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,394.80x = 827,092.20 × 218,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,394.80x = 181,109,040,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,109,040,707.76/551,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,456.20

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