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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,715.43, 826,122.35 and 171,639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,715.43, 826,122.35 and 171,639.38 is: 257,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,715.43 : 826,122.35 = 171,639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,715.43/826,122.35 = 171,639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,715.43x = 826,122.35 × 171,639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,715.43x = 141,795,122,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,795,122,969.33/550,715.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,474.40

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