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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,051.24, 1,301,427.30 and 513,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,051.24, 1,301,427.30 and 513,343.72 is: 708,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,051.24 : 1,301,427.30 = 513,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,051.24/1,301,427.30 = 513,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,051.24x = 1,301,427.30 × 513,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,051.24x = 668,079,531,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,079,531,491.56/943,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,423.36

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