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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,361.70, 827,042.55 and 362,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,361.70, 827,042.55 and 362,404.90 is: 543,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,361.70 : 827,042.55 = 362,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,361.70/827,042.55 = 362,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,361.70x = 827,042.55 × 362,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,361.70x = 299,724,272,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,724,272,628.50/551,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,607.35

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