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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,045.49, 1,306,901.30 and 517,327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,045.49, 1,306,901.30 and 517,327.53 is: 713,900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,045.49 : 1,306,901.30 = 517,327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,045.49/1,306,901.30 = 517,327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,045.49x = 1,306,901.30 × 517,327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,045.49x = 676,096,018,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,096,018,896.15/947,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,900.26

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