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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,991.20, 1,322,116.32 and 550,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,991.20, 1,322,116.32 and 550,146.48 is: 759,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,991.20 : 1,322,116.32 = 550,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,991.20/1,322,116.32 = 550,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,991.20x = 1,322,116.32 × 550,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,991.20x = 727,357,639,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,357,639,598.55/957,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,252.94

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