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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,218.60, 825,327.90 and 455,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,218.60, 825,327.90 and 455,740.20 is: 683,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,218.60 : 825,327.90 = 455,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,218.60/825,327.90 = 455,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,218.60x = 825,327.90 × 455,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,218.60x = 376,135,102,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,135,102,211.58/550,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,610.30

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