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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,012.70, 1,321,997.16 and 549,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,012.70, 1,321,997.16 and 549,827.25 is: 758,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,012.70 : 1,321,997.16 = 549,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,012.70/1,321,997.16 = 549,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,012.70x = 1,321,997.16 × 549,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,012.70x = 726,870,062,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,870,062,990.61/958,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,726.96

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