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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,254.86, 1,307,230.56 and 517,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,254.86, 1,307,230.56 and 517,561.68 is: 714,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,254.86 : 1,307,230.56 = 517,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,254.86/1,307,230.56 = 517,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,254.86x = 1,307,230.56 × 517,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,254.86x = 676,572,444,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,572,444,780.94/947,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,245.42

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