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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,292.70, 825,439.05 and 550,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,292.70, 825,439.05 and 550,292.70 is: 825,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,292.70 : 825,439.05 = 550,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,292.70/825,439.05 = 550,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,292.70x = 825,439.05 × 550,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,292.70x = 454,233,083,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,233,083,509.94/550,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,439.05

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