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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,238.82, 825,595.83 and 297,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,238.82, 825,595.83 and 297,697.26 is: 446,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,238.82 : 825,595.83 = 297,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,238.82/825,595.83 = 297,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,238.82x = 825,595.83 × 297,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,238.82x = 245,777,616,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,777,616,458.43/550,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,674.44

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