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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,296.52, 1,322,450.31 and 550,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,296.52, 1,322,450.31 and 550,477.35 is: 759,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,296.52 : 1,322,450.31 = 550,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,296.52/1,322,450.31 = 550,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,296.52x = 1,322,450.31 × 550,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,296.52x = 727,978,944,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,978,944,219.77/958,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,659.38

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