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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,061.21, 1,322,063.82 and 549,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,061.21, 1,322,063.82 and 549,875.88 is: 758,793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,061.21 : 1,322,063.82 = 549,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,061.21/1,322,063.82 = 549,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,061.21x = 1,322,063.82 × 549,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,061.21x = 726,971,006,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,971,006,438.66/958,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,793.91

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