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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,233.54, 825,179.81 and 265,747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,233.54, 825,179.81 and 265,747.23 is: 398,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,233.54 : 825,179.81 = 265,747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,233.54/825,179.81 = 265,747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,233.54x = 825,179.81 × 265,747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,233.54x = 219,289,247,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,289,247,430.69/550,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,538.50

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