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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,604.82, 825,897.51 and 151,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,604.82, 825,897.51 and 151,244.04 is: 226,863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,604.82 : 825,897.51 = 151,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,604.82/825,897.51 = 151,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,604.82x = 825,897.51 × 151,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,604.82x = 124,912,076,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,912,076,038.34/550,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,863.39

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