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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,623.15, 825,934.73 and 492,886.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,623.15, 825,934.73 and 492,886.35 is: 739,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,623.15 : 825,934.73 = 492,886.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,623.15/825,934.73 = 492,886.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,623.15x = 825,934.73 × 492,886.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,623.15x = 407,091,951,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,091,951,943.50/550,623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,329.53

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