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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,265.23, 825,397.84 and 550,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,265.23, 825,397.84 and 550,265.23 is: 825,397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,265.23 : 825,397.84 = 550,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,265.23/825,397.84 = 550,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,265.23x = 825,397.84 × 550,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,265.23x = 454,187,728,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,187,728,142.11/550,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,397.84

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