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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,090.02, 824,974.96 and 213,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,090.02, 824,974.96 and 213,055.50 is: 319,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,090.02 : 824,974.96 = 213,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,090.02/824,974.96 = 213,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,090.02x = 824,974.96 × 213,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,090.02x = 175,765,452,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,765,452,590.28/550,090.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,521.25

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