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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,151.04, 1,307,158.50 and 517,495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,151.04, 1,307,158.50 and 517,495.72 is: 714,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,151.04 : 1,307,158.50 = 517,495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,151.04/1,307,158.50 = 517,495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,151.04x = 1,307,158.50 × 517,495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,151.04x = 676,448,929,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,448,929,111.62/947,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,193.30

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