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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,366.95, 768,854.85 and 550,366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,366.95, 768,854.85 and 550,366.95 is: 768,854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,366.95 : 768,854.85 = 550,366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,366.95/768,854.85 = 550,366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,366.95x = 768,854.85 × 550,366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,366.95x = 423,152,298,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,152,298,787.21/550,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,854.85

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