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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,990.50, 1,315,126.89 and 550,582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,990.50, 1,315,126.89 and 550,582.50 is: 759,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,990.50 : 1,315,126.89 = 550,582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,990.50/1,315,126.89 = 550,582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,990.50x = 1,315,126.89 × 550,582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,990.50x = 724,085,850,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,085,850,913.43/952,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,803.85

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