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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,974.40, 832,097.10 and 217,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,974.40, 832,097.10 and 217,811.90 is: 326,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,974.40 : 832,097.10 = 217,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,974.40/832,097.10 = 217,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,974.40x = 832,097.10 × 217,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,974.40x = 181,240,650,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,240,650,335.49/554,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,574.79

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