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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,006.40, 826,843.20 and 552,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,006.40, 826,843.20 and 552,006.40 is: 826,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,006.40 : 826,843.20 = 552,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,006.40/826,843.20 = 552,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,006.40x = 826,843.20 × 552,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,006.40x = 456,422,738,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,422,738,196.48/552,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,843.20

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