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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,919.98, 826,822.86 and 284,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,919.98, 826,822.86 and 284,758.48 is: 427,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,919.98 : 826,822.86 = 284,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,919.98/826,822.86 = 284,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,919.98x = 826,822.86 × 284,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,919.98x = 235,444,820,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,444,820,842.85/550,919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,366.64

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