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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,961.96, 1,322,076.19 and 550,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,961.96, 1,322,076.19 and 550,117.24 is: 759,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,961.96 : 1,322,076.19 = 550,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,961.96/1,322,076.19 = 550,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,961.96x = 1,322,076.19 × 550,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,961.96x = 727,296,898,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,296,898,102.14/957,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,212.72

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