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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,806.82, 829,207.51 and 215,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,806.82, 829,207.51 and 215,881.70 is: 323,821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,806.82 : 829,207.51 = 215,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,806.82/829,207.51 = 215,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,806.82x = 829,207.51 × 215,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,806.82x = 179,010,722,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,010,722,225.83/552,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,821.48

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