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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,139.72, 1,419,836.39 and 519,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,139.72, 1,419,836.39 and 519,973.16 is: 780,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,139.72 : 1,419,836.39 = 519,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,139.72/1,419,836.39 = 519,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,139.72x = 1,419,836.39 × 519,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,139.72x = 738,276,814,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,276,814,391.29/946,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,304.22

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