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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,016.64, 945,513.12 and 398,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,016.64, 945,513.12 and 398,592.24 is: 550,167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,016.64 : 945,513.12 = 398,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,016.64/945,513.12 = 398,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,016.64x = 945,513.12 × 398,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,016.64x = 376,874,192,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,874,192,450.19/685,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,167.94

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