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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,550.59, 950,312.55 and 573,647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,550.59, 950,312.55 and 573,647.03 is: 791,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,550.59 : 950,312.55 = 573,647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,550.59/950,312.55 = 573,647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,550.59x = 950,312.55 × 573,647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,550.59x = 545,143,972,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,143,972,842.51/688,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,726.82

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