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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,187.71, 1,003,782.21 and 550,609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,187.71, 1,003,782.21 and 550,609.79 is: 825,915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,187.71 : 1,003,782.21 = 550,609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,187.71/1,003,782.21 = 550,609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,187.71x = 1,003,782.21 × 550,609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,187.71x = 552,692,304,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,692,304,770.14/669,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,915.21

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