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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,667.18, 826,040.57 and 230,497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,667.18, 826,040.57 and 230,497.07 is: 345,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,667.18 : 826,040.57 = 230,497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,667.18/826,040.57 = 230,497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,667.18x = 826,040.57 × 230,497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,667.18x = 190,399,925,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,399,925,803.44/550,667.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,762.25

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