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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,890.83, 826,339.89 and 151,573.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,890.83, 826,339.89 and 151,573.79 is: 227,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,890.83 : 826,339.89 = 151,573.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,890.83/826,339.89 = 151,573.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,890.83x = 826,339.89 × 151,573.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,890.83x = 125,251,468,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251,468,955.48/550,890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,361.69

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