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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,974.03, 832,123.93 and 217,610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,974.03, 832,123.93 and 217,610.49 is: 326,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,974.03 : 832,123.93 = 217,610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,974.03/832,123.93 = 217,610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,974.03x = 832,123.93 × 217,610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,974.03x = 181,078,896,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,078,896,148.03/554,974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,283.55

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