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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,496.84, 1,286,847.61 and 550,548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,496.84, 1,286,847.61 and 550,548.23 is: 759,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,496.84 : 1,286,847.61 = 550,548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,496.84/1,286,847.61 = 550,548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,496.84x = 1,286,847.61 × 550,548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,496.84x = 708,471,666,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,471,666,154.62/932,496.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,757.71

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