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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,187.52, 1,322,359.20 and 550,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,187.52, 1,322,359.20 and 550,416.96 is: 759,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,187.52 : 1,322,359.20 = 550,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,187.52/1,322,359.20 = 550,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,187.52x = 1,322,359.20 × 550,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,187.52x = 727,848,930,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,848,930,892.03/958,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,610.11

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