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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,484.80, 828,349.44 and 550,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,484.80, 828,349.44 and 550,432.80 is: 820,815.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,484.80 : 828,349.44 = 550,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,484.80/828,349.44 = 550,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,484.80x = 828,349.44 × 550,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,484.80x = 455,950,701,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,950,701,637.63/555,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,815.80

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