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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,618.56, 1,293,886.95 and 550,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,618.56, 1,293,886.95 and 550,427.76 is: 759,574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,618.56 : 1,293,886.95 = 550,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,618.56/1,293,886.95 = 550,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,618.56x = 1,293,886.95 × 550,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,618.56x = 712,191,295,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,191,295,581.73/937,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,574.66

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