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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,499.47, 1,286,851.23 and 550,550.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,499.47, 1,286,851.23 and 550,550.85 is: 759,761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,499.47 : 1,286,851.23 = 550,550.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,499.47/1,286,851.23 = 550,550.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,499.47x = 1,286,851.23 × 550,550.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,499.47x = 708,477,038,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,477,038,500.05/932,499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,761.34

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