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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,253, 1,315,605.87 and 550,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,253, 1,315,605.87 and 550,845 is: 760,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,253 : 1,315,605.87 = 550,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,253/1,315,605.87 = 550,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,253x = 1,315,605.87 × 550,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,253x = 724,694,915,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,694,915,460.15/953,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,233.55

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