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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,543.44, 1,286,957.22 and 550,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,543.44, 1,286,957.22 and 550,562.02 is: 759,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,543.44 : 1,286,957.22 = 550,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,543.44/1,286,957.22 = 550,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,543.44x = 1,286,957.22 × 550,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,543.44x = 708,549,766,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,549,766,696.78/932,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,803.50

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