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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,738.14, 1,323,014.31 and 550,552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,738.14, 1,323,014.31 and 550,552.86 is: 759,737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,738.14 : 1,323,014.31 = 550,552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,738.14/1,323,014.31 = 550,552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,738.14x = 1,323,014.31 × 550,552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,738.14x = 728,389,312,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,389,312,191.43/958,738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,737.49

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