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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,729.89, 1,323,002.91 and 550,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,729.89, 1,323,002.91 and 550,544.58 is: 759,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,729.89 : 1,323,002.91 = 550,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,729.89/1,323,002.91 = 550,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,729.89x = 1,323,002.91 × 550,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,729.89x = 728,372,081,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,372,081,424.73/958,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,726.06

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