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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,239.82, 825,597.33 and 297,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,239.82, 825,597.33 and 297,698.26 is: 446,675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,239.82 : 825,597.33 = 297,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,239.82/825,597.33 = 297,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,239.82x = 825,597.33 × 297,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,239.82x = 245,778,888,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,778,888,601.65/550,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,675.94

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