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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,973.92, 826,402.54 and 176,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,973.92, 826,402.54 and 176,967.76 is: 265,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,973.92 : 826,402.54 = 176,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,973.92/826,402.54 = 176,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,973.92x = 826,402.54 × 176,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,973.92x = 146,246,606,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,246,606,362.11/550,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,432.90

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