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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,852.41, 1,323,171.34 and 550,666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,852.41, 1,323,171.34 and 550,666.45 is: 759,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,852.41 : 1,323,171.34 = 550,666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,852.41/1,323,171.34 = 550,666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,852.41x = 1,323,171.34 × 550,666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,852.41x = 728,626,064,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,626,064,539.54/958,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,893.87

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