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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,970.29, 832,118.33 and 217,606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,970.29, 832,118.33 and 217,606.75 is: 326,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,970.29 : 832,118.33 = 217,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,970.29/832,118.33 = 217,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,970.29x = 832,118.33 × 217,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,970.29x = 181,074,565,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,074,565,838.68/554,970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,277.95

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