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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,687.14, 1,293,981.21 and 550,496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,687.14, 1,293,981.21 and 550,496.12 is: 759,668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,687.14 : 1,293,981.21 = 550,496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,687.14/1,293,981.21 = 550,496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,687.14x = 1,293,981.21 × 550,496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,687.14x = 712,331,628,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,331,628,988.00/937,687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,668.76

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