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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,961.20, 826,620.36 and 270,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,961.20, 826,620.36 and 270,281.62 is: 405,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,961.20 : 826,620.36 = 270,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,961.20/826,620.36 = 270,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,961.20x = 826,620.36 × 270,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,961.20x = 223,420,290,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,420,290,025.78/550,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,510.03

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