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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,384.77, 825,577.16 and 550,384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,384.77, 825,577.16 and 550,384.77 is: 825,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,384.77 : 825,577.16 = 550,384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,384.77/825,577.16 = 550,384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,384.77x = 825,577.16 × 550,384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,384.77x = 454,385,092,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,385,092,571.93/550,384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,577.16

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