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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,045.40, 1,305,546.27 and 516,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,045.40, 1,305,546.27 and 516,335 is: 712,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,045.40 : 1,305,546.27 = 516,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,045.40/1,305,546.27 = 516,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,045.40x = 1,305,546.27 × 516,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,045.40x = 674,099,233,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,099,233,320.45/946,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,544.27

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