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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,013.17, 1,321,997.81 and 549,827.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,013.17, 1,321,997.81 and 549,827.71 is: 758,727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,013.17 : 1,321,997.81 = 549,827.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,013.17/1,321,997.81 = 549,827.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,013.17x = 1,321,997.81 × 549,827.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,013.17x = 726,871,032,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,871,032,972.20/958,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,727.60

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