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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,991.69, 827,987.53 and 178,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,991.69, 827,987.53 and 178,014.69 is: 267,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,991.69 : 827,987.53 = 178,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,991.69/827,987.53 = 178,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,991.69x = 827,987.53 × 178,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,991.69x = 147,393,943,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,393,943,476.82/551,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,022.03

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