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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,242.96, 825,597.72 and 300,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,242.96, 825,597.72 and 300,633.36 is: 451,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,242.96 : 825,597.72 = 300,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,242.96/825,597.72 = 300,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,242.96x = 825,597.72 × 300,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,242.96x = 248,202,216,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,202,216,571.94/550,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,077.50

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