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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,908.90, 826,363.35 and 314,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,908.90, 826,363.35 and 314,712.90 is: 472,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,908.90 : 826,363.35 = 314,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,908.90/826,363.35 = 314,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,908.90x = 826,363.35 × 314,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,908.90x = 260,067,206,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,067,206,332.22/550,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,069.35

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