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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,974.60, 1,294,367.58 and 550,738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,974.60, 1,294,367.58 and 550,738.44 is: 759,997.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,974.60 : 1,294,367.58 = 550,738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,974.60/1,294,367.58 = 550,738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,974.60x = 1,294,367.58 × 550,738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,974.60x = 712,857,981,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,857,981,795.78/937,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,997.11

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