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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,233.86, 1,307,201.54 and 517,540.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,233.86, 1,307,201.54 and 517,540.61 is: 714,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,233.86 : 1,307,201.54 = 517,540.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,233.86/1,307,201.54 = 517,540.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,233.86x = 1,307,201.54 × 517,540.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,233.86x = 676,529,873,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,529,873,280.83/947,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,216.31

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