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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,977.08, 833,649.61 and 218,835.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,977.08, 833,649.61 and 218,835.00 is: 328,128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,977.08 : 833,649.61 = 218,835.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,977.08/833,649.61 = 218,835.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,977.08x = 833,649.61 × 218,835.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,977.08x = 182,431,708,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,431,708,236.10/555,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,128.11

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