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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,882.83, 826,327.89 and 151,565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,882.83, 826,327.89 and 151,565.79 is: 227,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,882.83 : 826,327.89 = 151,565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,882.83/826,327.89 = 151,565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,882.83x = 826,327.89 × 151,565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,882.83x = 125,243,039,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,243,039,446.88/550,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,349.69

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