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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,079.70, 826,619.55 and 362,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,079.70, 826,619.55 and 362,122.90 is: 543,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,079.70 : 826,619.55 = 362,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,079.70/826,619.55 = 362,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,079.70x = 826,619.55 × 362,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,079.70x = 299,337,868,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,337,868,642.70/551,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,184.35

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