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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,666.88, 832,472.42 and 217,942.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,666.88, 832,472.42 and 217,942.99 is: 327,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,666.88 : 832,472.42 = 217,942.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,666.88/832,472.42 = 217,942.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,666.88x = 832,472.42 × 217,942.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,666.88x = 181,431,528,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,431,528,307.34/554,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,099.99

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