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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,256.80, 770,884.40 and 550,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,256.80, 770,884.40 and 550,256.80 is: 770,884.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,256.80 : 770,884.40 = 550,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,256.80/770,884.40 = 550,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,256.80x = 770,884.40 × 550,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,256.80x = 424,184,383,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,184,383,113.92/550,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,884.40

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