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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,251.96, 825,611.22 and 300,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,251.96, 825,611.22 and 300,642.36 is: 451,091.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,251.96 : 825,611.22 = 300,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,251.96/825,611.22 = 300,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,251.96x = 825,611.22 × 300,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,251.96x = 248,213,705,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,213,705,623.28/550,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,091.00

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