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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,975.70, 827,963.55 and 499,487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,975.70, 827,963.55 and 499,487.70 is: 749,231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,975.70 : 827,963.55 = 499,487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,975.70/827,963.55 = 499,487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,975.70x = 827,963.55 × 499,487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,975.70x = 413,557,609,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,557,609,273.34/551,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,231.55

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