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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,687.89, 1,293,982.25 and 550,496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,687.89, 1,293,982.25 and 550,496.87 is: 759,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,687.89 : 1,293,982.25 = 550,496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,687.89/1,293,982.25 = 550,496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,687.89x = 1,293,982.25 × 550,496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,687.89x = 712,333,169,238.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,333,169,238.16/937,687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,669.80

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