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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,975.04, 826,433.40 and 176,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,975.04, 826,433.40 and 176,968.88 is: 265,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,975.04 : 826,433.40 = 176,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,975.04/826,433.40 = 176,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,975.04x = 826,433.40 × 176,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,975.04x = 146,252,993,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,252,993,192.59/550,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,443.95

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