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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,261.52, 1,293,468 and 550,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,261.52, 1,293,468 and 550,093.72 is: 759,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,261.52 : 1,293,468 = 550,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,261.52/1,293,468 = 550,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,261.52x = 1,293,468 × 550,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,261.52x = 711,528,623,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,528,623,820.96/937,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,156.98

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