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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,190.06, 1,154,421 and 550,540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,190.06, 1,154,421 and 550,540.50 is: 760,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,190.06 : 1,154,421 = 550,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,190.06/1,154,421 = 550,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,190.06x = 1,154,421 × 550,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,190.06x = 635,555,514,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,555,514,550.50/836,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,061.07

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