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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,803.50, 1,314,985.47 and 550,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,803.50, 1,314,985.47 and 550,395.50 is: 759,613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,803.50 : 1,314,985.47 = 550,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,803.50/1,314,985.47 = 550,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,803.50x = 1,314,985.47 × 550,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,803.50x = 723,762,085,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,762,085,253.39/952,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,613.17

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