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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,583.16, 1,287,012 and 550,601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,583.16, 1,287,012 and 550,601.74 is: 759,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,583.16 : 1,287,012 = 550,601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,583.16/1,287,012 = 550,601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,583.16x = 1,287,012 × 550,601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,583.16x = 708,631,046,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,631,046,600.88/932,583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,858.29

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