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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,092.70, 826,639.05 and 362,135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,092.70, 826,639.05 and 362,135.90 is: 543,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,092.70 : 826,639.05 = 362,135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,092.70/826,639.05 = 362,135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,092.70x = 826,639.05 × 362,135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,092.70x = 299,355,676,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,355,676,346.90/551,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,203.85

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