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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,083.20, 826,624.80 and 362,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,083.20, 826,624.80 and 362,126.40 is: 543,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,083.20 : 826,624.80 = 362,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,083.20/826,624.80 = 362,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,083.20x = 826,624.80 × 362,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,083.20x = 299,342,662,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,342,662,974.72/551,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,189.60

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