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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,480.38, 1,293,644.97 and 550,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,480.38, 1,293,644.97 and 550,253.94 is: 759,304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,480.38 : 1,293,644.97 = 550,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,480.38/1,293,644.97 = 550,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,480.38x = 1,293,644.97 × 550,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,480.38x = 711,833,241,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,833,241,703.68/937,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,304.68

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