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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,362.23, 827,118 and 270,076.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,362.23, 827,118 and 270,076.31 is: 405,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,362.23 : 827,118 = 270,076.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,362.23/827,118 = 270,076.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,362.23x = 827,118 × 270,076.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,362.23x = 223,384,976,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,384,976,340.68/550,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,887.19

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