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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,567.56, 825,293.70 and 373,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,567.56, 825,293.70 and 373,092.60 is: 559,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,567.56 : 825,293.70 = 373,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,567.56/825,293.70 = 373,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,567.56x = 825,293.70 × 373,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,567.56x = 307,910,972,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,910,972,296.62/550,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,261.01

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