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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,013.51, 825,386.18 and 226,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,013.51, 825,386.18 and 226,067.24 is: 339,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,013.51 : 825,386.18 = 226,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,013.51/825,386.18 = 226,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,013.51x = 825,386.18 × 226,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,013.51x = 186,592,770,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,592,770,389.48/550,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,251.25

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