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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,965.20, 826,626.36 and 270,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,965.20, 826,626.36 and 270,285.62 is: 405,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,965.20 : 826,626.36 = 270,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,965.20/826,626.36 = 270,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,965.20x = 826,626.36 × 270,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,965.20x = 223,425,218,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,425,218,220.94/550,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,516.03

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