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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,392.92, 832,528.35 and 218,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,392.92, 832,528.35 and 218,669.84 is: 327,783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,392.92 : 832,528.35 = 218,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,392.92/832,528.35 = 218,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,392.92x = 832,528.35 × 218,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,392.92x = 182,048,843,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,048,843,171.29/555,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,783.88

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