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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,494.66, 825,701.88 and 246,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,494.66, 825,701.88 and 246,982.80 is: 370,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,494.66 : 825,701.88 = 246,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,494.66/825,701.88 = 246,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,494.66x = 825,701.88 × 246,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,494.66x = 203,934,162,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,934,162,287.66/550,494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,456.20

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