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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,955.20, 768,278.40 and 549,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,955.20, 768,278.40 and 549,955.20 is: 768,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,955.20 : 768,278.40 = 549,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,955.20/768,278.40 = 549,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,955.20x = 768,278.40 × 549,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,955.20x = 422,518,701,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,518,701,127.68/549,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,278.40

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