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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,505.60, 891,524.40 and 550,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,505.60, 891,524.40 and 550,518.72 is: 757,987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,505.60 : 891,524.40 = 550,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,505.60/891,524.40 = 550,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,505.60x = 891,524.40 × 550,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,505.60x = 490,800,871,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,800,871,536.77/647,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,987.07

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