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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,439.80, 827,159.70 and 219,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,439.80, 827,159.70 and 219,015.80 is: 328,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,439.80 : 827,159.70 = 219,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,439.80/827,159.70 = 219,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,439.80x = 827,159.70 × 219,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,439.80x = 181,161,043,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,161,043,423.26/551,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,523.70

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