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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,806.29, 829,206.71 and 215,881.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,806.29, 829,206.71 and 215,881.17 is: 323,820.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,806.29 : 829,206.71 = 215,881.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,806.29/829,206.71 = 215,881.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,806.29x = 829,206.71 × 215,881.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,806.29x = 179,010,110,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,010,110,580.62/552,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,820.68

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