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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,593.93, 1,009,944.81 and 550,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,593.93, 1,009,944.81 and 550,375 is: 759,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,593.93 : 1,009,944.81 = 550,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,593.93/1,009,944.81 = 550,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,593.93x = 1,009,944.81 × 550,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,593.93x = 555,848,374,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,848,374,803.75/731,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,777.18

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