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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,731.78, 1,293,641.01 and 555,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,731.78, 1,293,641.01 and 555,541.38 is: 766,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,731.78 : 1,293,641.01 = 555,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,731.78/1,293,641.01 = 555,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,731.78x = 1,293,641.01 × 555,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,731.78x = 718,671,111,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,671,111,919.99/937,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,393.04

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