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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,695.08, 832,514.58 and 217,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,695.08, 832,514.58 and 217,971.06 is: 327,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,695.08 : 832,514.58 = 217,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,695.08/832,514.58 = 217,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,695.08x = 832,514.58 × 217,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,695.08x = 181,464,085,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,464,085,468.06/554,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,142.05

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