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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,894.08, 826,344.78 and 151,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,894.08, 826,344.78 and 151,577.04 is: 227,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,894.08 : 826,344.78 = 151,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,894.08/826,344.78 = 151,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,894.08x = 826,344.78 × 151,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,894.08x = 125,254,895,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,254,895,771.85/550,894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,366.57

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