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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,256,438.80, 825,384,658.20 and 550,256,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,256,438.80, 825,384,658.20 and 550,256,438.80 is: 825,384,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,256,438.80 : 825,384,658.20 = 550,256,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,256,438.80/825,384,658.20 = 550,256,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,256,438.80x = 825,384,658.20 × 550,256,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,256,438.80x = 454,173,222,661,287,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,173,222,661,287,232/550,256,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,384,658.20

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