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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,955.04, 826,403.40 and 176,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,955.04, 826,403.40 and 176,948.88 is: 265,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,955.04 : 826,403.40 = 176,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,955.04/826,403.40 = 176,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,955.04x = 826,403.40 × 176,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,955.04x = 146,231,156,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,231,156,058.19/550,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,413.95

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