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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,851.41, 1,323,169.97 and 550,665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,851.41, 1,323,169.97 and 550,665.45 is: 759,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,851.41 : 1,323,169.97 = 550,665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,851.41/1,323,169.97 = 550,665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,851.41x = 1,323,169.97 × 550,665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,851.41x = 728,623,984,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,623,984,203.21/958,851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,892.49

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