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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,923, 826,827.36 and 284,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,923, 826,827.36 and 284,761.48 is: 427,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,923 : 826,827.36 = 284,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,923/826,827.36 = 284,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,923x = 826,827.36 × 284,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,923x = 235,448,582,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,448,582,738.09/550,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,371.13

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