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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,359.20, 1,424,386.80 and 550,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,359.20, 1,424,386.80 and 550,231.20 is: 824,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,359.20 : 1,424,386.80 = 550,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,359.20/1,424,386.80 = 550,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,359.20x = 1,424,386.80 × 550,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,359.20x = 783,742,058,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,742,058,228.16/950,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,679.82

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