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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,961.46, 1,322,075.50 and 550,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,961.46, 1,322,075.50 and 550,116.74 is: 759,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,961.46 : 1,322,075.50 = 550,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,961.46/1,322,075.50 = 550,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,961.46x = 1,322,075.50 × 550,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,961.46x = 727,295,856,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,295,856,108.20/957,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,212.02

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