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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,011.94, 1,321,996.13 and 549,826.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,011.94, 1,321,996.13 and 549,826.50 is: 758,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,011.94 : 1,321,996.13 = 549,826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,011.94/1,321,996.13 = 549,826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,011.94x = 1,321,996.13 × 549,826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,011.94x = 726,868,502,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,868,502,422.31/958,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,725.93

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