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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,313.78, 1,313,987.72 and 549,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,313.78, 1,313,987.72 and 549,672.50 is: 758,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,313.78 : 1,313,987.72 = 549,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,313.78/1,313,987.72 = 549,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,313.78x = 1,313,987.72 × 549,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,313.78x = 722,262,915,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,262,915,021.70/952,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,429.55

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