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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,181.65, 1,301,570.09 and 550,782.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,181.65, 1,301,570.09 and 550,782.03 is: 760,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,181.65 : 1,301,570.09 = 550,782.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,181.65/1,301,570.09 = 550,782.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,181.65x = 1,301,570.09 × 550,782.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,181.65x = 716,881,416,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,881,416,357.48/943,181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,067.18

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