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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,731.39, 1,323,004.98 and 550,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,731.39, 1,323,004.98 and 550,546.08 is: 759,728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,731.39 : 1,323,004.98 = 550,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,731.39/1,323,004.98 = 550,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,731.39x = 1,323,004.98 × 550,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,731.39x = 728,375,205,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,375,205,559.48/958,731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,728.13

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