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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,220.74, 826,095.75 and 284,177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,220.74, 826,095.75 and 284,177.86 is: 426,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,220.74 : 826,095.75 = 284,177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,220.74/826,095.75 = 284,177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,220.74x = 826,095.75 × 284,177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,220.74x = 234,758,122,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,758,122,390.10/550,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,661.71

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