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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,821.60, 1,323,238.50 and 551,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,821.60, 1,323,238.50 and 551,056.80 is: 760,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,821.60 : 1,323,238.50 = 551,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,821.60/1,323,238.50 = 551,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,821.60x = 1,323,238.50 × 551,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,821.60x = 729,179,573,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,179,573,446.80/958,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,495.56

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