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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,182.28, 1,013,181.51 and 550,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,182.28, 1,013,181.51 and 550,094.29 is: 759,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,182.28 : 1,013,181.51 = 550,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,182.28/1,013,181.51 = 550,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,182.28x = 1,013,181.51 × 550,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,182.28x = 557,345,362,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,345,362,914.48/734,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,137.59

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