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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,870.14, 1,322,052.36 and 550,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,870.14, 1,322,052.36 and 550,251.60 is: 759,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,870.14 : 1,322,052.36 = 550,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,870.14/1,322,052.36 = 550,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,870.14x = 1,322,052.36 × 550,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,870.14x = 727,461,426,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,461,426,373.78/957,870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,457.25

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