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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,976.03, 832,126.93 and 217,612.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,976.03, 832,126.93 and 217,612.49 is: 326,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,976.03 : 832,126.93 = 217,612.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,976.03/832,126.93 = 217,612.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,976.03x = 832,126.93 × 217,612.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,976.03x = 181,081,213,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,081,213,233.36/554,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,286.55

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