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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,221.97, 829,614.60 and 268,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,221.97, 829,614.60 and 268,828.27 is: 403,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,221.97 : 829,614.60 = 268,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,221.97/829,614.60 = 268,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,221.97x = 829,614.60 × 268,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,221.97x = 223,023,857,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,023,857,684.74/553,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,136.30

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