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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,145.92, 827,660.88 and 214,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,145.92, 827,660.88 and 214,976.40 is: 322,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,145.92 : 827,660.88 = 214,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,145.92/827,660.88 = 214,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,145.92x = 827,660.88 × 214,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,145.92x = 177,927,556,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,927,556,403.23/552,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,247.34

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