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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,451.70, 827,177.55 and 502,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,451.70, 827,177.55 and 502,462.90 is: 753,694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,451.70 : 827,177.55 = 502,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,451.70/827,177.55 = 502,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,451.70x = 827,177.55 × 502,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,451.70x = 415,626,030,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,626,030,587.90/551,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,694.35

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