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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,965.40, 832,083.60 and 217,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,965.40, 832,083.60 and 217,802.90 is: 326,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,965.40 : 832,083.60 = 217,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,965.40/832,083.60 = 217,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,965.40x = 832,083.60 × 217,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,965.40x = 181,230,221,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,230,221,122.44/554,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,561.30

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