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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,545.41, 825,260.16 and 373,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,545.41, 825,260.16 and 373,070.36 is: 559,227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,545.41 : 825,260.16 = 373,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,545.41/825,260.16 = 373,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,545.41x = 825,260.16 × 373,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,545.41x = 307,880,104,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,880,104,984.86/550,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,227.45

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