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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,457.40, 825,686.10 and 492,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,457.40, 825,686.10 and 492,720.60 is: 739,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,457.40 : 825,686.10 = 492,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,457.40/825,686.10 = 492,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,457.40x = 825,686.10 × 492,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,457.40x = 406,832,550,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,832,550,603.66/550,457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,080.90

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