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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,975.03, 832,125.43 and 217,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,975.03, 832,125.43 and 217,611.49 is: 326,285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,975.03 : 832,125.43 = 217,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,975.03/832,125.43 = 217,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,975.03x = 832,125.43 × 217,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,975.03x = 181,080,054,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,080,054,689.19/554,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,285.05

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