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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,804.52, 826,206.78 and 177,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,804.52, 826,206.78 and 177,089.96 is: 265,634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,804.52 : 826,206.78 = 177,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,804.52/826,206.78 = 177,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,804.52x = 826,206.78 × 177,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,804.52x = 146,312,925,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,312,925,621.93/550,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,634.94

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