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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,245.30, 771,743.10 and 550,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,245.30, 771,743.10 and 550,245.30 is: 771,743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,245.30 : 771,743.10 = 550,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,245.30/771,743.10 = 550,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,245.30x = 771,743.10 × 550,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,245.30x = 424,648,013,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,648,013,582.43/550,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,743.10

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