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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,828.50, 826,247.35 and 151,491.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,828.50, 826,247.35 and 151,491.17 is: 227,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,828.50 : 826,247.35 = 151,491.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,828.50/826,247.35 = 151,491.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,828.50x = 826,247.35 × 151,491.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,828.50x = 125,169,180,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,169,180,015.88/550,828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,238.03

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