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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,972.92, 826,401.04 and 176,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,972.92, 826,401.04 and 176,966.76 is: 265,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,972.92 : 826,401.04 = 176,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,972.92/826,401.04 = 176,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,972.92x = 826,401.04 × 176,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,972.92x = 146,245,514,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,245,514,509.43/550,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,431.40

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