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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,151.10, 825,226.65 and 455,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,151.10, 825,226.65 and 455,672.70 is: 683,509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,151.10 : 825,226.65 = 455,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,151.10/825,226.65 = 455,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,151.10x = 825,226.65 × 455,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,151.10x = 376,033,255,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,033,255,717.46/550,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,509.05

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