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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,600.78, 825,867.97 and 327,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,600.78, 825,867.97 and 327,381.73 is: 491,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,600.78 : 825,867.97 = 327,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,600.78/825,867.97 = 327,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,600.78x = 825,867.97 × 327,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,600.78x = 270,374,084,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,374,084,770.19/550,600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,052.85

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