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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,362.60, 825,543.90 and 390,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,362.60, 825,543.90 and 390,930.30 is: 586,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,362.60 : 825,543.90 = 390,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,362.60/825,543.90 = 390,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,362.60x = 825,543.90 × 390,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,362.60x = 322,730,124,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,730,124,490.17/550,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,395.45

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