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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,592.93, 1,009,943.43 and 550,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,592.93, 1,009,943.43 and 550,374 is: 759,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,592.93 : 1,009,943.43 = 550,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,592.93/1,009,943.43 = 550,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,592.93x = 1,009,943.43 × 550,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,592.93x = 555,846,605,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,846,605,342.82/731,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,775.80

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