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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,964.20, 826,624.86 and 270,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,964.20, 826,624.86 and 270,284.62 is: 405,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,964.20 : 826,624.86 = 270,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,964.20/826,624.86 = 270,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,964.20x = 826,624.86 × 270,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,964.20x = 223,423,986,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,423,986,167.65/550,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,514.53

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