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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,498.97, 1,286,850.54 and 550,550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,498.97, 1,286,850.54 and 550,550.35 is: 759,760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,498.97 : 1,286,850.54 = 550,550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,498.97/1,286,850.54 = 550,550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,498.97x = 1,286,850.54 × 550,550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,498.97x = 708,476,015,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,476,015,194.69/932,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,760.64

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