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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,271.80, 770,905.40 and 550,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,271.80, 770,905.40 and 550,271.80 is: 770,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,271.80 : 770,905.40 = 550,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,271.80/770,905.40 = 550,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,271.80x = 770,905.40 × 550,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,271.80x = 424,207,502,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,207,502,087.72/550,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,905.40

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