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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,968.70, 826,631.67 and 270,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,968.70, 826,631.67 and 270,289.12 is: 405,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,968.70 : 826,631.67 = 270,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,968.70/826,631.67 = 270,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,968.70x = 826,631.67 × 270,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,968.70x = 223,429,546,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,429,546,648.43/550,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,521.31

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