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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,358.91, 835,774.67 and 215,962.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,358.91, 835,774.67 and 215,962.13 is: 323,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,358.91 : 835,774.67 = 215,962.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,358.91/835,774.67 = 215,962.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,358.91x = 835,774.67 × 215,962.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,358.91x = 180,495,680,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,495,680,562.59/557,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,841.03

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