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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,276.20, 825,414.30 and 363,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,276.20, 825,414.30 and 363,287.70 is: 544,931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,276.20 : 825,414.30 = 363,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,276.20/825,414.30 = 363,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,276.20x = 825,414.30 × 363,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,276.20x = 299,862,862,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,862,862,594.11/550,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,931.55

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