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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,674.26, 827,295.48 and 214,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,674.26, 827,295.48 and 214,670.34 is: 321,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,674.26 : 827,295.48 = 214,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,674.26/827,295.48 = 214,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,674.26x = 827,295.48 × 214,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,674.26x = 177,595,801,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595,801,972.06/551,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,921.49

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