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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,495.09, 1,286,845.20 and 550,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,495.09, 1,286,845.20 and 550,546.48 is: 759,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,495.09 : 1,286,845.20 = 550,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,495.09/1,286,845.20 = 550,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,495.09x = 1,286,845.20 × 550,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,495.09x = 708,468,085,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,468,085,977.94/932,495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,755.30

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