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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,570.56, 825,298.20 and 373,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,570.56, 825,298.20 and 373,095.60 is: 559,265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,570.56 : 825,298.20 = 373,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,570.56/825,298.20 = 373,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,570.56x = 825,298.20 × 373,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,570.56x = 307,915,127,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,915,127,107.92/550,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,265.51

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