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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,179.18, 1,259,901.63 and 550,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,179.18, 1,259,901.63 and 550,713.90 is: 759,812.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,179.18 : 1,259,901.63 = 550,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,179.18/1,259,901.63 = 550,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,179.18x = 1,259,901.63 × 550,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,179.18x = 693,845,340,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,845,340,273.66/913,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,812.92

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