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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,293.86, 1,322,443.05 and 550,422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,293.86, 1,322,443.05 and 550,422.50 is: 759,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,293.86 : 1,322,443.05 = 550,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,293.86/1,322,443.05 = 550,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,293.86x = 1,322,443.05 × 550,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,293.86x = 727,902,409,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,902,409,688.63/958,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,581.63

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