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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,766.20, 829,586.70 and 215,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,766.20, 829,586.70 and 215,968.20 is: 324,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,766.20 : 829,586.70 = 215,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,766.20/829,586.70 = 215,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,766.20x = 829,586.70 × 215,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,766.20x = 179,164,346,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,164,346,342.94/552,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,123.19

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