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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,989.79, 826,163.56 and 213,636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,989.79, 826,163.56 and 213,636.33 is: 320,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,989.79 : 826,163.56 = 213,636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,989.79/826,163.56 = 213,636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,989.79x = 826,163.56 × 213,636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,989.79x = 176,498,550,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498,550,938.14/550,989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,329.98

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