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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,592.43, 1,009,942.74 and 550,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,592.43, 1,009,942.74 and 550,373.50 is: 759,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,592.43 : 1,009,942.74 = 550,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,592.43/1,009,942.74 = 550,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,592.43x = 1,009,942.74 × 550,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,592.43x = 555,845,720,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,845,720,613.39/731,592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,775.11

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