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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,543.41, 825,257.16 and 373,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,543.41, 825,257.16 and 373,068.36 is: 559,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,543.41 : 825,257.16 = 373,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,543.41/825,257.16 = 373,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,543.41x = 825,257.16 × 373,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,543.41x = 307,877,335,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,877,335,259.46/550,543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,224.45

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