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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,853.70, 1,037,780.55 and 551,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,853.70, 1,037,780.55 and 551,885.70 is: 827,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,853.70 : 1,037,780.55 = 551,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,853.70/1,037,780.55 = 551,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,853.70x = 1,037,780.55 × 551,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,853.70x = 572,736,245,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,736,245,283.14/691,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,828.55

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