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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,552.88, 1,314,644.32 and 550,144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,552.88, 1,314,644.32 and 550,144.88 is: 759,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,552.88 : 1,314,644.32 = 550,144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,552.88/1,314,644.32 = 550,144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,552.88x = 1,314,644.32 × 550,144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,552.88x = 723,244,841,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,244,841,669.08/952,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,270.02

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