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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,685.64, 950,498.98 and 573,782.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,685.64, 950,498.98 and 573,782.06 is: 791,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,685.64 : 950,498.98 = 573,782.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,685.64/950,498.98 = 573,782.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,685.64x = 950,498.98 × 573,782.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,685.64x = 545,379,262,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,379,262,772.30/688,685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,913.22

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