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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,365.66, 825,745.13 and 334,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,365.66, 825,745.13 and 334,663.25 is: 502,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,365.66 : 825,745.13 = 334,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,365.66/825,745.13 = 334,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,365.66x = 825,745.13 × 334,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,365.66x = 276,346,548,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,346,548,877.47/550,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,114.45

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