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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,579.91, 826,170.87 and 213,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,579.91, 826,170.87 and 213,633.84 is: 320,567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,579.91 : 826,170.87 = 213,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,579.91/826,170.87 = 213,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,579.91x = 826,170.87 × 213,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,579.91x = 176,498,055,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498,055,454.24/550,579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,567.56

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