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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,615.10, 828,946.43 and 553,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,615.10, 828,946.43 and 553,615.10 is: 828,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,615.10 : 828,946.43 = 553,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,615.10/828,946.43 = 553,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,615.10x = 828,946.43 × 553,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,615.10x = 458,917,257,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,917,257,971.02/553,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,946.43

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