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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,600.78, 832,829.09 and 218,504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,600.78, 832,829.09 and 218,504.79 is: 327,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,600.78 : 832,829.09 = 218,504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,600.78/832,829.09 = 218,504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,600.78x = 832,829.09 × 218,504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,600.78x = 181,977,144,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,977,144,323.82/555,600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,532.20

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