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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,729.10, 1,323,001.89 and 550,543.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,729.10, 1,323,001.89 and 550,543.77 is: 759,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,729.10 : 1,323,001.89 = 550,543.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,729.10/1,323,001.89 = 550,543.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,729.10x = 1,323,001.89 × 550,543.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,729.10x = 728,370,448,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,370,448,237.73/958,729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,724.99

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