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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,352.40, 1,036,715.55 and 556,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,352.40, 1,036,715.55 and 556,695.40 is: 833,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,352.40 : 1,036,715.55 = 556,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,352.40/1,036,715.55 = 556,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,352.40x = 1,036,715.55 × 556,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,352.40x = 577,134,777,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,134,777,793.47/692,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,585.29

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