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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,231.49, 833,190 and 218,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,231.49, 833,190 and 218,212.90 is: 327,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,231.49 : 833,190 = 218,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,231.49/833,190 = 218,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,231.49x = 833,190 × 218,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,231.49x = 181,812,806,151
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,812,806,151/555,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,454.06

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