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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,116.80, 1,307,004.71 and 517,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,116.80, 1,307,004.71 and 517,385.88 is: 713,983.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,116.80 : 1,307,004.71 = 517,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,116.80/1,307,004.71 = 517,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,116.80x = 1,307,004.71 × 517,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,116.80x = 676,225,779,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,225,779,460.57/947,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,983.51

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