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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,178.72, 1,307,166.96 and 539,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,178.72, 1,307,166.96 and 539,316.20 is: 744,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,178.72 : 1,307,166.96 = 539,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,178.72/1,307,166.96 = 539,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,178.72x = 1,307,166.96 × 539,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,178.72x = 704,976,317,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,976,317,632.75/947,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,290.71

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