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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,612.70, 829,356.45 and 215,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,612.70, 829,356.45 and 215,814.70 is: 323,892.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,612.70 : 829,356.45 = 215,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,612.70/829,356.45 = 215,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,612.70x = 829,356.45 × 215,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,612.70x = 178,987,313,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,987,313,449.82/552,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,892.87

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