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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,563.92, 1,009,903.34 and 550,344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,563.92, 1,009,903.34 and 550,344.85 is: 759,735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,563.92 : 1,009,903.34 = 550,344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,563.92/1,009,903.34 = 550,344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,563.92x = 1,009,903.34 × 550,344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,563.92x = 555,795,101,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,795,101,017.90/731,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,735.53

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