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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,573.96, 1,390,842.24 and 550,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,573.96, 1,390,842.24 and 550,698.08 is: 823,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,573.96 : 1,390,842.24 = 550,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,573.96/1,390,842.24 = 550,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,573.96x = 1,390,842.24 × 550,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,573.96x = 765,934,151,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,934,151,150.90/929,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,962.57

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