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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,932.48, 826,841.61 and 284,770.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,932.48, 826,841.61 and 284,770.98 is: 427,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,932.48 : 826,841.61 = 284,770.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,932.48/826,841.61 = 284,770.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,932.48x = 826,841.61 × 284,770.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,932.48x = 235,460,495,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,460,495,584.48/550,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,385.40

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