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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,147.26, 1,301,543.42 and 513,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,147.26, 1,301,543.42 and 513,427.28 is: 708,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,147.26 : 1,301,543.42 = 513,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,147.26/1,301,543.42 = 513,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,147.26x = 1,301,543.42 × 513,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,147.26x = 668,247,888,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,247,888,857.64/943,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,529.75

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