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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,824.92, 826,159.59 and 176,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,824.92, 826,159.59 and 176,799.32 is: 265,174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,824.92 : 826,159.59 = 176,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,824.92/826,159.59 = 176,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,824.92x = 826,159.59 × 176,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,824.92x = 146,064,449,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,064,449,592.68/550,824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,174.01

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