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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,988.50, 1,315,124.13 and 550,580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,988.50, 1,315,124.13 and 550,580.50 is: 759,801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,988.50 : 1,315,124.13 = 550,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,988.50/1,315,124.13 = 550,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,988.50x = 1,315,124.13 × 550,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,988.50x = 724,081,701,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,081,701,057.47/952,988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,801.09

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