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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,368.60, 825,552.90 and 529,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,368.60, 825,552.90 and 529,373.40 is: 794,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,368.60 : 825,552.90 = 529,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,368.60/825,552.90 = 529,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,368.60x = 825,552.90 × 529,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,368.60x = 437,025,745,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,025,745,552.86/550,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,060.10

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