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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,442.03, 825,663.04 and 382,480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,442.03, 825,663.04 and 382,480.43 is: 573,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,442.03 : 825,663.04 = 382,480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,442.03/825,663.04 = 382,480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,442.03x = 825,663.04 × 382,480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,442.03x = 315,799,949,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,799,949,489.79/550,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,720.64

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