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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,027.40, 832,176.60 and 217,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,027.40, 832,176.60 and 217,864.90 is: 326,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,027.40 : 832,176.60 = 217,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,027.40/832,176.60 = 217,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,027.40x = 832,176.60 × 217,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,027.40x = 181,302,071,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,302,071,741.34/555,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,654.27

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