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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,216.80, 771,703.20 and 550,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,216.80, 771,703.20 and 550,216.80 is: 771,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,216.80 : 771,703.20 = 550,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,216.80/771,703.20 = 550,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,216.80x = 771,703.20 × 550,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,216.80x = 424,604,065,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,604,065,253.76/550,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,703.20

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