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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,760.16, 826,179.73 and 230,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,760.16, 826,179.73 and 230,589.84 is: 345,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,760.16 : 826,179.73 = 230,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,760.16/826,179.73 = 230,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,760.16x = 826,179.73 × 230,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,760.16x = 190,508,651,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,508,651,175.47/550,760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,901.29

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