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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,527.70, 869,291.55 and 550,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,527.70, 869,291.55 and 550,003.20 is: 825,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,527.70 : 869,291.55 = 550,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,527.70/869,291.55 = 550,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,527.70x = 869,291.55 × 550,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,527.70x = 478,113,134,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,113,134,232.96/579,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,004.80

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