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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,833.85, 947,487.80 and 518,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,833.85, 947,487.80 and 518,974.76 is: 781,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,833.85 : 947,487.80 = 518,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,833.85/947,487.80 = 518,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,833.85x = 947,487.80 × 518,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,833.85x = 491,722,257,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,722,257,274.08/628,833.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,958.95

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