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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,271.88, 824,697.27 and 246,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,271.88, 824,697.27 and 246,444.03 is: 369,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,271.88 : 824,697.27 = 246,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,271.88/824,697.27 = 246,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,271.88x = 824,697.27 × 246,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,271.88x = 203,241,718,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,241,718,748.80/550,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,347.82

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