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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,259.96, 1,293,465.84 and 550,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,259.96, 1,293,465.84 and 550,092.16 is: 759,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,259.96 : 1,293,465.84 = 550,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,259.96/1,293,465.84 = 550,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,259.96x = 1,293,465.84 × 550,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,259.96x = 711,525,418,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,525,418,912.94/937,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,154.82

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