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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,632.72, 826,250 and 213,686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,632.72, 826,250 and 213,686.64 is: 320,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,632.72 : 826,250 = 213,686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,632.72/826,250 = 213,686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,632.72x = 826,250 × 213,686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,632.72x = 176,558,586,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,558,586,300/550,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,646.74

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