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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,968.20, 826,630.86 and 270,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,968.20, 826,630.86 and 270,288.62 is: 405,520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,968.20 : 826,630.86 = 270,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,968.20/826,630.86 = 270,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,968.20x = 826,630.86 × 270,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,968.20x = 223,428,914,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,428,914,398.81/550,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,520.53

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