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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,429.70, 827,144.55 and 502,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,429.70, 827,144.55 and 502,440.90 is: 753,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,429.70 : 827,144.55 = 502,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,429.70/827,144.55 = 502,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,429.70x = 827,144.55 × 502,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,429.70x = 415,591,252,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,591,252,132.10/551,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,661.35

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