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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,232.80, 825,349.20 and 474,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,232.80, 825,349.20 and 474,125.20 is: 711,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,232.80 : 825,349.20 = 474,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,232.80/825,349.20 = 474,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,232.80x = 825,349.20 × 474,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,232.80x = 391,318,854,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,318,854,519.84/550,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,187.80

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