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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,561.67, 1,009,900.26 and 550,342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,561.67, 1,009,900.26 and 550,342.62 is: 759,732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,561.67 : 1,009,900.26 = 550,342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,561.67/1,009,900.26 = 550,342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,561.67x = 1,009,900.26 × 550,342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,561.67x = 555,791,155,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,791,155,027.08/731,561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,732.47

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