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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,528.36, 1,293,721.96 and 550,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,528.36, 1,293,721.96 and 550,359.50 is: 759,456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,528.36 : 1,293,721.96 = 550,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,528.36/1,293,721.96 = 550,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,528.36x = 1,293,721.96 × 550,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,528.36x = 712,012,168,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,012,168,292.82/937,528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,456.67

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