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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,563.67, 1,009,903.02 and 550,344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,563.67, 1,009,903.02 and 550,344.62 is: 759,735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,563.67 : 1,009,903.02 = 550,344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,563.67/1,009,903.02 = 550,344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,563.67x = 1,009,903.02 × 550,344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,563.67x = 555,794,693,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,794,693,778.75/731,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,735.23

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