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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,803.88, 829,203.06 and 215,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,803.88, 829,203.06 and 215,878.76 is: 323,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,803.88 : 829,203.06 = 215,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,803.88/829,203.06 = 215,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,803.88x = 829,203.06 × 215,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,803.88x = 179,007,327,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,007,327,301.61/552,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,817.06

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