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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,437.74, 832,595.54 and 218,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,437.74, 832,595.54 and 218,714.68 is: 327,851.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,437.74 : 832,595.54 = 218,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,437.74/832,595.54 = 218,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,437.74x = 832,595.54 × 218,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,437.74x = 182,100,867,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,100,867,100.53/555,437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,851.09

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