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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,609.91, 1,287,048.92 and 550,628.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,609.91, 1,287,048.92 and 550,628.49 is: 759,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,609.91 : 1,287,048.92 = 550,628.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,609.91/1,287,048.92 = 550,628.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,609.91x = 1,287,048.92 × 550,628.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,609.91x = 708,685,800,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,685,800,622.59/932,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,895.21

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