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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,273.36, 833,252.64 and 218,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,273.36, 833,252.64 and 218,254.88 is: 327,516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,273.36 : 833,252.64 = 218,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,273.36/833,252.64 = 218,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,273.36x = 833,252.64 × 218,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,273.36x = 181,861,454,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,861,454,952.88/555,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,516.98

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