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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,994.41, 826,114.26 and 280,599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,994.41, 826,114.26 and 280,599.13 is: 420,706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,994.41 : 826,114.26 = 280,599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,994.41/826,114.26 = 280,599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,994.41x = 826,114.26 × 280,599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,994.41x = 231,806,938,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,806,938,506.02/550,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,706.52

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