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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,002.40, 832,139.10 and 217,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,002.40, 832,139.10 and 217,839.90 is: 326,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,002.40 : 832,139.10 = 217,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,002.40/832,139.10 = 217,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,002.40x = 832,139.10 × 217,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,002.40x = 181,273,098,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,273,098,330.09/555,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,616.78

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