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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,967.20, 826,629.36 and 270,287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,967.20, 826,629.36 and 270,287.62 is: 405,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,967.20 : 826,629.36 = 270,287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,967.20/826,629.36 = 270,287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,967.20x = 826,629.36 × 270,287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,967.20x = 223,427,682,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,427,682,336.52/550,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,519.03

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