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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,440.70, 775,516.50 and 552,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,440.70, 775,516.50 and 552,440.70 is: 775,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,440.70 : 775,516.50 = 552,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,440.70/775,516.50 = 552,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,440.70x = 775,516.50 × 552,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,440.70x = 428,426,878,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,426,878,121.55/552,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,516.50

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