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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,265.20, 824,085.60 and 550,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,265.20, 824,085.60 and 550,265.20 is: 824,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,265.20 : 824,085.60 = 550,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,265.20/824,085.60 = 550,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,265.20x = 824,085.60 × 550,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,265.20x = 453,465,627,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,465,627,501.12/550,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,085.60

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