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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,392.80, 827,089.20 and 440,800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,392.80, 827,089.20 and 440,800.80 is: 661,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,392.80 : 827,089.20 = 440,800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,392.80/827,089.20 = 440,800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,392.80x = 827,089.20 × 440,800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,392.80x = 364,581,581,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,581,581,031.36/551,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,201.20

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