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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,246.68, 825,654.30 and 234,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,246.68, 825,654.30 and 234,618.84 is: 352,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,246.68 : 825,654.30 = 234,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,246.68/825,654.30 = 234,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,246.68x = 825,654.30 × 234,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,246.68x = 193,714,054,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,714,054,107.01/550,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,049.47

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