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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,470.03, 828,721.07 and 215,497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,470.03, 828,721.07 and 215,497.07 is: 323,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,470.03 : 828,721.07 = 215,497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,470.03/828,721.07 = 215,497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,470.03x = 828,721.07 × 215,497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,470.03x = 178,586,961,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,586,961,354.78/552,470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,251.85

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