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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,846.80, 826,270.20 and 472,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,846.80, 826,270.20 and 472,114.80 is: 708,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,846.80 : 826,270.20 = 472,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,846.80/826,270.20 = 472,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,846.80x = 826,270.20 × 472,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,846.80x = 390,094,390,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,094,390,218.96/550,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,172.20

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