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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,643.40, 825,965.10 and 176,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,643.40, 825,965.10 and 176,704.20 is: 265,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,643.40 : 825,965.10 = 176,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,643.40/825,965.10 = 176,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,643.40x = 825,965.10 × 176,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,643.40x = 145,951,502,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,951,502,223.42/550,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,056.30

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