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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,497.97, 1,286,849.16 and 550,549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,497.97, 1,286,849.16 and 550,549.35 is: 759,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,497.97 : 1,286,849.16 = 550,549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,497.97/1,286,849.16 = 550,549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,497.97x = 1,286,849.16 × 550,549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,497.97x = 708,473,968,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,473,968,586.05/932,497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,759.27

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