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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,726.76, 825,609 and 213,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,726.76, 825,609 and 213,535.10 is: 320,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,726.76 : 825,609 = 213,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,726.76/825,609 = 213,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,726.76x = 825,609 × 213,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,726.76x = 176,296,500,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,296,500,375.90/550,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,116.10

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