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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,585.20, 826,363.80 and 325,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,585.20, 826,363.80 and 325,664.40 is: 488,784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,585.20 : 826,363.80 = 325,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,585.20/826,363.80 = 325,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,585.20x = 826,363.80 × 325,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,585.20x = 269,117,271,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,117,271,108.72/550,585.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,784.06

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