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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,804.50, 1,314,986.85 and 550,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,804.50, 1,314,986.85 and 550,396.50 is: 759,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,804.50 : 1,314,986.85 = 550,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,804.50/1,314,986.85 = 550,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,804.50x = 1,314,986.85 × 550,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,804.50x = 723,764,159,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,764,159,786.03/952,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,614.55

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