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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,250.23, 1,024,875.35 and 550,389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,250.23, 1,024,875.35 and 550,389.98 is: 825,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,250.23 : 1,024,875.35 = 550,389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,250.23/1,024,875.35 = 550,389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,250.23x = 1,024,875.35 × 550,389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,250.23x = 564,081,115,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,081,115,512.67/683,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,584.97

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