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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,966.78, 832,127.07 and 217,612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,966.78, 832,127.07 and 217,612.04 is: 326,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,966.78 : 832,127.07 = 217,612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,966.78/832,127.07 = 217,612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,966.78x = 832,127.07 × 217,612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,966.78x = 181,080,869,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,080,869,241.92/554,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,291.37

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