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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,168.10, 826,564.35 and 492,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,168.10, 826,564.35 and 492,431.30 is: 739,821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,168.10 : 826,564.35 = 492,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,168.10/826,564.35 = 492,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,168.10x = 826,564.35 × 492,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,168.10x = 407,026,157,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,026,157,404.16/550,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,821.44

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