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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,433.30, 827,149.95 and 219,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,433.30, 827,149.95 and 219,009.30 is: 328,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,433.30 : 827,149.95 = 219,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,433.30/827,149.95 = 219,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,433.30x = 827,149.95 × 219,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,433.30x = 181,153,531,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,153,531,544.54/551,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,513.95

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