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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,169.70, 924,254.55 and 550,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,169.70, 924,254.55 and 550,851.30 is: 826,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,169.70 : 924,254.55 = 550,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,169.70/924,254.55 = 550,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,169.70x = 924,254.55 × 550,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,169.70x = 509,126,820,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,126,820,398.42/616,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,276.95

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