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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,153.80, 825,230.70 and 480,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,153.80, 825,230.70 and 480,169.80 is: 720,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,153.80 : 825,230.70 = 480,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,153.80/825,230.70 = 480,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,153.80x = 825,230.70 × 480,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,153.80x = 396,250,860,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,250,860,172.86/550,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,254.70

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