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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,423.05, 825,634.58 and 461,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,423.05, 825,634.58 and 461,849.55 is: 692,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,423.05 : 825,634.58 = 461,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,423.05/825,634.58 = 461,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,423.05x = 825,634.58 × 461,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,423.05x = 381,318,956,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,318,956,928.19/550,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,774.33

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