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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,078.80, 1,306,996.86 and 517,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,078.80, 1,306,996.86 and 517,366.06 is: 713,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,078.80 : 1,306,996.86 = 517,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,078.80/1,306,996.86 = 517,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,078.80x = 1,306,996.86 × 517,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,078.80x = 676,195,815,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,195,815,890.57/947,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,980.52

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