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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,536.88, 1,293,733.68 and 550,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,536.88, 1,293,733.68 and 550,368 is: 759,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,536.88 : 1,293,733.68 = 550,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,536.88/1,293,733.68 = 550,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,536.88x = 1,293,733.68 × 550,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,536.88x = 712,029,617,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,029,617,994.24/937,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,468.38

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