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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,188.52, 1,322,360.58 and 550,417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,188.52, 1,322,360.58 and 550,417.96 is: 759,611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,188.52 : 1,322,360.58 = 550,417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,188.52/1,322,360.58 = 550,417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,188.52x = 1,322,360.58 × 550,417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,188.52x = 727,851,012,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,851,012,828.02/958,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,611.49

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