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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,048.12, 1,306,904.92 and 517,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,048.12, 1,306,904.92 and 517,330.16 is: 713,903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,048.12 : 1,306,904.92 = 517,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,048.12/1,306,904.92 = 517,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,048.12x = 1,306,904.92 × 517,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,048.12x = 676,101,323,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,101,323,540.54/947,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,903.88

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