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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,577.70, 825,866.55 and 362,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,577.70, 825,866.55 and 362,228.40 is: 543,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,577.70 : 825,866.55 = 362,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,577.70/825,866.55 = 362,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,577.70x = 825,866.55 × 362,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,577.70x = 299,152,319,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,152,319,020.02/550,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,342.60

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