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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,766.72, 831,828.96 and 217,413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,766.72, 831,828.96 and 217,413.12 is: 325,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,766.72 : 831,828.96 = 217,413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,766.72/831,828.96 = 217,413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,766.72x = 831,828.96 × 217,413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,766.72x = 180,850,529,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,850,529,499.96/554,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,993.83

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