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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,533.76, 1,321,464.24 and 549,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,533.76, 1,321,464.24 and 549,702 is: 758,627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,533.76 : 1,321,464.24 = 549,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,533.76/1,321,464.24 = 549,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,533.76x = 1,321,464.24 × 549,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,533.76x = 726,411,535,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,411,535,656.48/957,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,627.60

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