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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,415.70, 827,123.55 and 502,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,415.70, 827,123.55 and 502,426.90 is: 753,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,415.70 : 827,123.55 = 502,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,415.70/827,123.55 = 502,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,415.70x = 827,123.55 × 502,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,415.70x = 415,569,121,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,569,121,143.50/551,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,640.35

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