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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,495.16, 1,322,787.51 and 550,729.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,495.16, 1,322,787.51 and 550,729.01 is: 760,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,495.16 : 1,322,787.51 = 550,729.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,495.16/1,322,787.51 = 550,729.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,495.16x = 1,322,787.51 × 550,729.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,495.16x = 728,497,459,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,497,459,129.63/958,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,042.92

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