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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,053.77, 1,306,848.46 and 533,657.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,053.77, 1,306,848.46 and 533,657.85 is: 736,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,053.77 : 1,306,848.46 = 533,657.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,053.77/1,306,848.46 = 533,657.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,053.77x = 1,306,848.46 × 533,657.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,053.77x = 697,409,939,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,409,939,439.41/947,053.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,399.52

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