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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,832.08, 1,294,209 and 550,571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,832.08, 1,294,209 and 550,571.68 is: 759,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,832.08 : 1,294,209 = 550,571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,832.08/1,294,209 = 550,571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,832.08x = 1,294,209 × 550,571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,832.08x = 712,554,823,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,554,823,401.12/937,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,789.35

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