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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,827.37, 826,245.66 and 151,490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,827.37, 826,245.66 and 151,490.05 is: 227,236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,827.37 : 826,245.66 = 151,490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,827.37/826,245.66 = 151,490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,827.37x = 826,245.66 × 151,490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,827.37x = 125,167,994,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,167,994,848.16/550,827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,236.34

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