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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,637.80, 1,323,037.32 and 550,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,637.80, 1,323,037.32 and 550,738.88 is: 760,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,637.80 : 1,323,037.32 = 550,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,637.80/1,323,037.32 = 550,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,637.80x = 1,323,037.32 × 550,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,637.80x = 728,648,091,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,648,091,815.00/958,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,086.96

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