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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,336.29, 1,028,056.12 and 550,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,336.29, 1,028,056.12 and 550,665.83 is: 824,836.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,336.29 : 1,028,056.12 = 550,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,336.29/1,028,056.12 = 550,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,336.29x = 1,028,056.12 × 550,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,336.29x = 566,115,376,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,115,376,606.38/686,336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,836.72

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