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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,155.08, 1,307,120.70 and 539,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,155.08, 1,307,120.70 and 539,265 is: 744,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,155.08 : 1,307,120.70 = 539,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,155.08/1,307,120.70 = 539,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,155.08x = 1,307,120.70 × 539,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,155.08x = 704,884,444,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,884,444,285.50/947,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,212.28

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