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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,421.70, 827,132.55 and 502,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,421.70, 827,132.55 and 502,432.90 is: 753,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,421.70 : 827,132.55 = 502,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,421.70/827,132.55 = 502,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,421.70x = 827,132.55 × 502,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,421.70x = 415,578,605,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,578,605,780.90/551,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,649.35

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