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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,378.60, 1,387,604.70 and 550,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,378.60, 1,387,604.70 and 550,612.20 is: 826,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,378.60 : 1,387,604.70 = 550,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,378.60/1,387,604.70 = 550,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,378.60x = 1,387,604.70 × 550,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,378.60x = 764,032,076,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,032,076,597.34/924,378.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,535.88

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