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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,343.70, 825,515.55 and 340,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,343.70, 825,515.55 and 340,391.70 is: 510,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,343.70 : 825,515.55 = 340,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,343.70/825,515.55 = 340,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,343.70x = 825,515.55 × 340,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,343.70x = 280,998,641,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,998,641,440.94/550,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,587.55

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