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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,120.80, 1,307,010.22 and 517,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,120.80, 1,307,010.22 and 517,389.88 is: 713,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,120.80 : 1,307,010.22 = 517,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,120.80/1,307,010.22 = 517,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,120.80x = 1,307,010.22 × 517,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,120.80x = 676,233,860,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,233,860,884.57/947,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,989.03

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