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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,188.72, 825,283.08 and 363,156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,188.72, 825,283.08 and 363,156.48 is: 544,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,188.72 : 825,283.08 = 363,156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,188.72/825,283.08 = 363,156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,188.72x = 825,283.08 × 363,156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,188.72x = 299,706,898,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,706,898,336.36/550,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,734.72

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