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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,987.50, 1,315,122.75 and 550,579.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,987.50, 1,315,122.75 and 550,579.50 is: 759,799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,987.50 : 1,315,122.75 = 550,579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,987.50/1,315,122.75 = 550,579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,987.50x = 1,315,122.75 × 550,579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,987.50x = 724,079,626,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,079,626,133.63/952,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,799.71

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