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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,918.98, 826,821.36 and 284,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,918.98, 826,821.36 and 284,757.48 is: 427,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,918.98 : 826,821.36 = 284,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,918.98/826,821.36 = 284,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,918.98x = 826,821.36 × 284,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,918.98x = 235,443,566,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,443,566,883.77/550,918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,365.14

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