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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,595.94, 1,287,029.76 and 550,614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,595.94, 1,287,029.76 and 550,614.52 is: 759,876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,595.94 : 1,287,029.76 = 550,614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,595.94/1,287,029.76 = 550,614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,595.94x = 1,287,029.76 × 550,614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,595.94x = 708,657,273,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,657,273,528.12/932,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,876.00

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