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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,883.83, 1,301,207.34 and 513,191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,883.83, 1,301,207.34 and 513,191.79 is: 708,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,883.83 : 1,301,207.34 = 513,191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,883.83/1,301,207.34 = 513,191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,883.83x = 1,301,207.34 × 513,191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,883.83x = 667,768,923,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,768,923,975.74/942,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,219.72

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