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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,866.33, 826,303.14 and 151,549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,866.33, 826,303.14 and 151,549.29 is: 227,324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,866.33 : 826,303.14 = 151,549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,866.33/826,303.14 = 151,549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,866.33x = 826,303.14 × 151,549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,866.33x = 125,225,654,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,225,654,191.77/550,866.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,324.94

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