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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,266.80, 769,440.40 and 550,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,266.80, 769,440.40 and 550,266.80 is: 769,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,266.80 : 769,440.40 = 550,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,266.80/769,440.40 = 550,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,266.80x = 769,440.40 × 550,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,266.80x = 423,397,506,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,397,506,698.72/550,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,440.40

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