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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,949.49, 826,327.44 and 151,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,949.49, 826,327.44 and 151,493.94 is: 227,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,949.49 : 826,327.44 = 151,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,949.49/826,327.44 = 151,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,949.49x = 826,327.44 × 151,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,949.49x = 125,183,599,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,183,599,615.71/550,949.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,214.29

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