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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,332.34, 1,322,446.66 and 550,434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,332.34, 1,322,446.66 and 550,434.30 is: 759,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,332.34 : 1,322,446.66 = 550,434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,332.34/1,322,446.66 = 550,434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,332.34x = 1,322,446.66 × 550,434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,332.34x = 727,920,001,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,920,001,584.44/958,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,569.48

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