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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,002.40, 825,003.60 and 328,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,002.40, 825,003.60 and 328,818.40 is: 493,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,002.40 : 825,003.60 = 328,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,002.40/825,003.60 = 328,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,002.40x = 825,003.60 × 328,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,002.40x = 271,276,363,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,276,363,746.24/550,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,227.60

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