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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,861.20, 1,393,291.80 and 550,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,861.20, 1,393,291.80 and 550,947.60 is: 826,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,861.20 : 1,393,291.80 = 550,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,861.20/1,393,291.80 = 550,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,861.20x = 1,393,291.80 × 550,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,861.20x = 767,630,773,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,630,773,309.68/928,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,421.40

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