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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,475.76, 824,638.14 and 379,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,475.76, 824,638.14 and 379,293.84 is: 568,199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,475.76 : 824,638.14 = 379,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,475.76/824,638.14 = 379,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,475.76x = 824,638.14 × 379,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,475.76x = 312,780,166,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,780,166,731.06/550,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,199.71

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