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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,403.70, 827,105.55 and 500,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,403.70, 827,105.55 and 500,665.30 is: 750,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,403.70 : 827,105.55 = 500,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,403.70/827,105.55 = 500,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,403.70x = 827,105.55 × 500,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,403.70x = 414,103,048,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,103,048,322.42/551,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,997.95

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