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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,658.21, 760,682.53 and 424,949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,658.21, 760,682.53 and 424,949.45 is: 587,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,658.21 : 760,682.53 = 424,949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,658.21/760,682.53 = 424,949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,658.21x = 760,682.53 × 424,949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,658.21x = 323,251,616,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,251,616,819.95/550,658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,027.70

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