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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,591.43, 1,009,941.36 and 550,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,591.43, 1,009,941.36 and 550,372.50 is: 759,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,591.43 : 1,009,941.36 = 550,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,591.43/1,009,941.36 = 550,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,591.43x = 1,009,941.36 × 550,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,591.43x = 555,843,951,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,843,951,156.60/731,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,773.73

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