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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,344.60, 771,532.20 and 550,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,344.60, 771,532.20 and 550,344.60 is: 771,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,344.60 : 771,532.20 = 550,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,344.60/771,532.20 = 550,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,344.60x = 771,532.20 × 550,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,344.60x = 424,608,579,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,608,579,996.12/550,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,532.20

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