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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,736.20, 1,287,137.94 and 550,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,736.20, 1,287,137.94 and 550,886.60 is: 760,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,736.20 : 1,287,137.94 = 550,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,736.20/1,287,137.94 = 550,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,736.20x = 1,287,137.94 × 550,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,736.20x = 709,067,043,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,067,043,497.60/932,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,201.06

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