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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,960.68, 878,683.74 and 550,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,960.68, 878,683.74 and 550,832.32 is: 827,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,960.68 : 878,683.74 = 550,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,960.68/878,683.74 = 550,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,960.68x = 878,683.74 × 550,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,960.68x = 484,007,403,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,007,403,050.48/584,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,418.70

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