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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,325.12, 947,672.52 and 550,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,325.12, 947,672.52 and 550,942.26 is: 825,703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,325.12 : 947,672.52 = 550,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,325.12/947,672.52 = 550,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,325.12x = 947,672.52 × 550,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,325.12x = 522,112,839,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,112,839,908.70/632,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,703.14

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