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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,468.78, 828,719.19 and 215,495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,468.78, 828,719.19 and 215,495.82 is: 323,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,468.78 : 828,719.19 = 215,495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,468.78/828,719.19 = 215,495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,468.78x = 828,719.19 × 215,495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,468.78x = 178,585,521,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,585,521,398.79/552,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,249.98

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