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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,976.41, 826,406.28 and 176,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,976.41, 826,406.28 and 176,970.25 is: 265,436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,976.41 : 826,406.28 = 176,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,976.41/826,406.28 = 176,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,976.41x = 826,406.28 × 176,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,976.41x = 146,249,325,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,249,325,973.17/550,976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,436.64

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