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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,819.89, 1,323,246.14 and 551,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,819.89, 1,323,246.14 and 551,064 is: 760,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,819.89 : 1,323,246.14 = 551,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,819.89/1,323,246.14 = 551,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,819.89x = 1,323,246.14 × 551,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,819.89x = 729,193,310,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,193,310,892.96/958,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,511.25

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