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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,394.70, 827,092.05 and 502,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,394.70, 827,092.05 and 502,405.90 is: 753,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,394.70 : 827,092.05 = 502,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,394.70/827,092.05 = 502,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,394.70x = 827,092.05 × 502,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,394.70x = 415,535,925,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,535,925,763.10/551,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,608.85

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