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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,831.13, 1,323,142.02 and 550,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,831.13, 1,323,142.02 and 550,645.20 is: 759,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,831.13 : 1,323,142.02 = 550,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,831.13/1,323,142.02 = 550,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,831.13x = 1,323,142.02 × 550,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,831.13x = 728,581,802,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,581,802,231.30/958,831.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,864.57

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