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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,888.83, 826,336.89 and 151,571.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,888.83, 826,336.89 and 151,571.79 is: 227,358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,888.83 : 826,336.89 = 151,571.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,888.83/826,336.89 = 151,571.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,888.83x = 826,336.89 × 151,571.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,888.83x = 125,249,361,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,249,361,560.33/550,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,358.69

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