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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,766.30, 832,173.19 and 217,879.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,766.30, 832,173.19 and 217,879.99 is: 326,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,766.30 : 832,173.19 = 217,879.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,766.30/832,173.19 = 217,879.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,766.30x = 832,173.19 × 217,879.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,766.30x = 181,313,886,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,313,886,315.47/554,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,829.31

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