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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,887.84, 826,335.40 and 151,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,887.84, 826,335.40 and 151,570.80 is: 227,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,887.84 : 826,335.40 = 151,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,887.84/826,335.40 = 151,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,887.84x = 826,335.40 × 151,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,887.84x = 125,248,317,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,248,317,646.32/550,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,357.20

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