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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,220.97, 829,613.10 and 268,827.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,220.97, 829,613.10 and 268,827.27 is: 403,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,220.97 : 829,613.10 = 268,827.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,220.97/829,613.10 = 268,827.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,220.97x = 829,613.10 × 268,827.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,220.97x = 223,022,624,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,022,624,829.24/553,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,134.80

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