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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,989.54, 826,163.19 and 213,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,989.54, 826,163.19 and 213,636.08 is: 320,329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,989.54 : 826,163.19 = 213,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,989.54/826,163.19 = 213,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,989.54x = 826,163.19 × 213,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,989.54x = 176,498,264,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498,264,283.72/550,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,329.61

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