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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,220.70, 907,831.05 and 550,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,220.70, 907,831.05 and 550,108.30 is: 825,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,220.70 : 907,831.05 = 550,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,220.70/907,831.05 = 550,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,220.70x = 907,831.05 × 550,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,220.70x = 499,405,395,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,405,395,602.72/605,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,162.45

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