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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,343.10, 768,905.70 and 550,343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,343.10, 768,905.70 and 550,343.10 is: 768,905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,343.10 : 768,905.70 = 550,343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,343.10/768,905.70 = 550,343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,343.10x = 768,905.70 × 550,343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,343.10x = 423,161,946,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,161,946,545.67/550,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,905.70

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