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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,577.70, 825,866.55 and 466,596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,577.70, 825,866.55 and 466,596.90 is: 699,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,577.70 : 825,866.55 = 466,596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,577.70/825,866.55 = 466,596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,577.70x = 825,866.55 × 466,596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,577.70x = 385,346,772,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,346,772,043.70/550,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,895.35

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