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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,016.16, 1,306,832.32 and 517,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,016.16, 1,306,832.32 and 517,290.08 is: 713,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,016.16 : 1,306,832.32 = 517,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,016.16/1,306,832.32 = 517,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,016.16x = 1,306,832.32 × 517,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,016.16x = 676,011,395,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,011,395,359.39/947,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,833.01

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