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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,859.92, 826,067.48 and 213,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,859.92, 826,067.48 and 213,723.28 is: 320,498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,859.92 : 826,067.48 = 213,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,859.92/826,067.48 = 213,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,859.92x = 826,067.48 × 213,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,859.92x = 176,549,851,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,549,851,326.93/550,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,498.63

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