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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,970.44, 826,511.02 and 204,846.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,970.44, 826,511.02 and 204,846.43 is: 307,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,970.44 : 826,511.02 = 204,846.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,970.44/826,511.02 = 204,846.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,970.44x = 826,511.02 × 204,846.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,970.44x = 169,307,829,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,307,829,224.27/550,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,290.22

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