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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,348.48, 946,279.83 and 550,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,348.48, 946,279.83 and 550,126.27 is: 759,574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,348.48 : 946,279.83 = 550,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,348.48/946,279.83 = 550,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,348.48x = 946,279.83 × 550,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,348.48x = 520,573,393,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,573,393,254.13/685,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,574.74

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