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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,436.56, 1,324,022.10 and 551,618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,436.56, 1,324,022.10 and 551,618.13 is: 761,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,436.56 : 1,324,022.10 = 551,618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,436.56/1,324,022.10 = 551,618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,436.56x = 1,324,022.10 × 551,618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,436.56x = 730,354,589,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,354,589,708.60/959,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,232.81

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