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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,425.20, 825,637.80 and 495,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,425.20, 825,637.80 and 495,312.80 is: 742,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,425.20 : 825,637.80 = 495,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,425.20/825,637.80 = 495,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,425.20x = 825,637.80 × 495,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,425.20x = 408,948,970,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,948,970,503.84/550,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,969.20

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