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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,231.12, 824,636.32 and 246,402.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,231.12, 824,636.32 and 246,402.83 is: 369,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,231.12 : 824,636.32 = 246,402.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,231.12/824,636.32 = 246,402.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,231.12x = 824,636.32 × 246,402.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,231.12x = 203,192,720,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,192,720,232.53/550,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,286.13

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