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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,495.16, 825,702.63 and 246,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,495.16, 825,702.63 and 246,983.30 is: 370,456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,495.16 : 825,702.63 = 246,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,495.16/825,702.63 = 246,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,495.16x = 825,702.63 × 246,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,495.16x = 203,934,756,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,934,756,247.57/550,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,456.95

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