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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,898.58, 1,322,091.72 and 550,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,898.58, 1,322,091.72 and 550,279.98 is: 759,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,898.58 : 1,322,091.72 = 550,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,898.58/1,322,091.72 = 550,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,898.58x = 1,322,091.72 × 550,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,898.58x = 727,520,605,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,520,605,239.77/957,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,496.49

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