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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,416.80, 827,125.20 and 218,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,416.80, 827,125.20 and 218,992.80 is: 328,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,416.80 : 827,125.20 = 218,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,416.80/827,125.20 = 218,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,416.80x = 827,125.20 × 218,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,416.80x = 181,134,463,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,134,463,498.56/551,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,489.20

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