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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,934.28, 826,307.87 and 251,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,934.28, 826,307.87 and 251,344.44 is: 376,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,934.28 : 826,307.87 = 251,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,934.28/826,307.87 = 251,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,934.28x = 826,307.87 × 251,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,934.28x = 207,687,887,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,687,887,596.02/550,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,973.98

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