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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,537.92, 1,301,983.38 and 551,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,537.92, 1,301,983.38 and 551,083.20 is: 760,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,537.92 : 1,301,983.38 = 551,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,537.92/1,301,983.38 = 551,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,537.92x = 1,301,983.38 × 551,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,537.92x = 717,501,167,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,501,167,397.22/943,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,437.02

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