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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,979.20, 1,322,099.76 and 550,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,979.20, 1,322,099.76 and 550,134.48 is: 759,236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,979.20 : 1,322,099.76 = 550,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,979.20/1,322,099.76 = 550,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,979.20x = 1,322,099.76 × 550,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,979.20x = 727,332,663,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,332,663,975.73/957,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,236.38

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