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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,444.60, 773,072.20 and 551,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,444.60, 773,072.20 and 551,444.60 is: 773,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,444.60 : 773,072.20 = 551,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,444.60/773,072.20 = 551,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,444.60x = 773,072.20 × 551,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,444.60x = 426,306,490,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,306,490,100.12/551,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,072.20

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