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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,935.28, 826,309.36 and 251,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,935.28, 826,309.36 and 251,345.44 is: 376,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,935.28 : 826,309.36 = 251,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,935.28/826,309.36 = 251,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,935.28x = 826,309.36 × 251,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,935.28x = 207,689,089,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,689,089,665.32/550,935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,975.48

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