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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,247.60, 1,024,871.40 and 550,387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,247.60, 1,024,871.40 and 550,387.38 is: 825,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,247.60 : 1,024,871.40 = 550,387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,247.60/1,024,871.40 = 550,387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,247.60x = 1,024,871.40 × 550,387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,247.60x = 564,076,284,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,076,284,682.93/683,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,581.07

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