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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,421.30, 827,131.95 and 218,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,421.30, 827,131.95 and 218,997.30 is: 328,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,421.30 : 827,131.95 = 218,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,421.30/827,131.95 = 218,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,421.30x = 827,131.95 × 218,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,421.30x = 181,139,663,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,139,663,793.74/551,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,495.95

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