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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,038.60, 825,057.90 and 550,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,038.60, 825,057.90 and 550,038.60 is: 825,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,038.60 : 825,057.90 = 550,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,038.60/825,057.90 = 550,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,038.60x = 825,057.90 × 550,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,038.60x = 453,813,692,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,813,692,234.94/550,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,057.90

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