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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,978.80, 825,085.80 and 362,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,978.80, 825,085.80 and 362,972.40 is: 543,547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,978.80 : 825,085.80 = 362,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,978.80/825,085.80 = 362,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,978.80x = 825,085.80 × 362,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,978.80x = 299,483,373,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,483,373,031.92/550,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,547.91

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