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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,988.29, 826,161.31 and 213,634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,988.29, 826,161.31 and 213,634.83 is: 320,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,988.29 : 826,161.31 = 213,634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,988.29/826,161.31 = 213,634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,988.29x = 826,161.31 × 213,634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,988.29x = 176,496,831,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,496,831,014.43/550,988.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,327.74

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