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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,356.80, 827,035.20 and 440,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,356.80, 827,035.20 and 440,764.80 is: 661,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,356.80 : 827,035.20 = 440,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,356.80/827,035.20 = 440,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,356.80x = 827,035.20 × 440,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,356.80x = 364,528,004,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,528,004,520.96/551,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,147.20

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