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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,974.29, 826,780.55 and 231,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,974.29, 826,780.55 and 231,097.73 is: 346,780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,974.29 : 826,780.55 = 231,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,974.29/826,780.55 = 231,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,974.29x = 826,780.55 × 231,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,974.29x = 191,067,103,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,067,103,023.76/550,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,780.44

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