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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,183.96, 828,152.82 and 215,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,183.96, 828,152.82 and 215,233.68 is: 322,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,183.96 : 828,152.82 = 215,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,183.96/828,152.82 = 215,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,183.96x = 828,152.82 × 215,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,183.96x = 178,246,379,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,246,379,050.98/552,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,802.53

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