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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,713.17, 1,323,103.55 and 550,894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,713.17, 1,323,103.55 and 550,894.23 is: 760,279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,713.17 : 1,323,103.55 = 550,894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,713.17/1,323,103.55 = 550,894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,713.17x = 1,323,103.55 × 550,894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,713.17x = 728,890,108,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,890,108,633.05/958,713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,279.65

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