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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,666.44, 826,039.44 and 230,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,666.44, 826,039.44 and 230,496.32 is: 345,761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,666.44 : 826,039.44 = 230,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,666.44/826,039.44 = 230,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,666.44x = 826,039.44 × 230,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,666.44x = 190,399,046,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,399,046,964.66/550,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,761.12

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