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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,414.70, 827,122.05 and 502,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,414.70, 827,122.05 and 502,425.90 is: 753,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,414.70 : 827,122.05 = 502,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,414.70/827,122.05 = 502,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,414.70x = 827,122.05 × 502,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,414.70x = 415,567,540,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,567,540,381.10/551,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,638.85

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