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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,986.58, 832,142.77 and 217,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,986.58, 832,142.77 and 217,623.02 is: 326,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,986.58 : 832,142.77 = 217,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,986.58/832,142.77 = 217,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,986.58x = 832,142.77 × 217,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,986.58x = 181,093,417,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,093,417,973.79/554,986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,302.34

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