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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,997.46, 827,996.19 and 178,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,997.46, 827,996.19 and 178,020.46 is: 267,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,997.46 : 827,996.19 = 178,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,997.46/827,996.19 = 178,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,997.46x = 827,996.19 × 178,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,997.46x = 147,400,262,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,400,262,622.05/551,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,030.69

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