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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,509.60, 891,529.92 and 550,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,509.60, 891,529.92 and 550,522.72 is: 757,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,509.60 : 891,529.92 = 550,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,509.60/891,529.92 = 550,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,509.60x = 891,529.92 × 550,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,509.60x = 490,807,476,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,807,476,519.78/647,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,992.59

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