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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,995.41, 826,115.76 and 280,600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,995.41, 826,115.76 and 280,600.13 is: 420,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,995.41 : 826,115.76 = 280,600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,995.41/826,115.76 = 280,600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,995.41x = 826,115.76 × 280,600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,995.41x = 231,808,189,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,808,189,651.05/550,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,708.02

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