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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,859.90, 826,623.45 and 551,859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,859.90, 826,623.45 and 551,859.90 is: 826,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,859.90 : 826,623.45 = 551,859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,859.90/826,623.45 = 551,859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,859.90x = 826,623.45 × 551,859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,859.90x = 456,180,334,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,180,334,454.66/551,859.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,623.45

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