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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,423.70, 827,135.55 and 502,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,423.70, 827,135.55 and 502,434.90 is: 753,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,423.70 : 827,135.55 = 502,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,423.70/827,135.55 = 502,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,423.70x = 827,135.55 × 502,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,423.70x = 415,581,767,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,581,767,350.70/551,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,652.35

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