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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,980.88, 826,094.01 and 280,585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,980.88, 826,094.01 and 280,585.62 is: 420,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,980.88 : 826,094.01 = 280,585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,980.88/826,094.01 = 280,585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,980.88x = 826,094.01 × 280,585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,980.88x = 231,790,099,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,790,099,974.14/550,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,686.29

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