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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,497.44, 1,322,790.62 and 550,731.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,497.44, 1,322,790.62 and 550,731.29 is: 760,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,497.44 : 1,322,790.62 = 550,731.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,497.44/1,322,790.62 = 550,731.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,497.44x = 1,322,790.62 × 550,731.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,497.44x = 728,502,175,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,502,175,184.89/958,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,046.04

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