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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,558.20, 824,503.86 and 279,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,558.20, 824,503.86 and 279,974.46 is: 419,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,558.20 : 824,503.86 = 279,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,558.20/824,503.86 = 279,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,558.20x = 824,503.86 × 279,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,558.20x = 230,840,022,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,840,022,971.42/550,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,283.60

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