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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,663.12, 956,971.80 and 549,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,663.12, 956,971.80 and 549,846 is: 758,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,663.12 : 956,971.80 = 549,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,663.12/956,971.80 = 549,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,663.12x = 956,971.80 × 549,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,663.12x = 526,187,116,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,187,116,342.80/693,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,562.91

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