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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,643.70, 825,965.55 and 550,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,643.70, 825,965.55 and 550,643.70 is: 825,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,643.70 : 825,965.55 = 550,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,643.70/825,965.55 = 550,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,643.70x = 825,965.55 × 550,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,643.70x = 454,812,726,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,812,726,524.54/550,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,965.55

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