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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,988.79, 826,162.05 and 213,635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,988.79, 826,162.05 and 213,635.34 is: 320,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,988.79 : 826,162.05 = 213,635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,988.79/826,162.05 = 213,635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,988.79x = 826,162.05 × 213,635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,988.79x = 176,497,410,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,497,410,446.85/550,988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,328.50

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