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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,781.81, 947,409.28 and 518,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,781.81, 947,409.28 and 518,922.72 is: 781,880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,781.81 : 947,409.28 = 518,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,781.81/947,409.28 = 518,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,781.81x = 947,409.28 × 518,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,781.81x = 491,632,199,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,632,199,233.54/628,781.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,880.45

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