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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,632.73, 1,140,804.24 and 550,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,632.73, 1,140,804.24 and 550,517.14 is: 759,747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,632.73 : 1,140,804.24 = 550,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,632.73/1,140,804.24 = 550,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,632.73x = 1,140,804.24 × 550,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,632.73x = 628,032,287,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,032,287,504.67/826,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,747.67

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