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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,293.36, 1,322,442.36 and 550,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,293.36, 1,322,442.36 and 550,422 is: 759,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,293.36 : 1,322,442.36 = 550,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,293.36/1,322,442.36 = 550,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,293.36x = 1,322,442.36 × 550,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,293.36x = 727,901,368,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,901,368,675.92/958,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,580.94

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