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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,585.13, 950,360.17 and 573,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,585.13, 950,360.17 and 573,681.56 is: 791,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,585.13 : 950,360.17 = 573,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,585.13/950,360.17 = 573,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,585.13x = 950,360.17 × 573,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,585.13x = 545,204,105,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,204,105,829.16/688,585.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,774.45

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