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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,132.71, 1,419,825.88 and 519,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,132.71, 1,419,825.88 and 519,966.15 is: 780,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,132.71 : 1,419,825.88 = 519,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,132.71/1,419,825.88 = 519,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,132.71x = 1,419,825.88 × 519,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,132.71x = 738,261,388,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,261,388,894.76/946,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,293.69

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