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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,544.41, 825,258.66 and 373,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,544.41, 825,258.66 and 373,069.36 is: 559,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,544.41 : 825,258.66 = 373,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,544.41/825,258.66 = 373,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,544.41x = 825,258.66 × 373,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,544.41x = 307,878,720,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,878,720,120.66/550,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,225.95

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