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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,742.60, 1,323,020.52 and 550,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,742.60, 1,323,020.52 and 550,557.27 is: 759,743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,742.60 : 1,323,020.52 = 550,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,742.60/1,323,020.52 = 550,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,742.60x = 1,323,020.52 × 550,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,742.60x = 728,398,565,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,398,565,645.18/958,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,743.62

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