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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,260.62, 1,307,180.79 and 517,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,260.62, 1,307,180.79 and 517,555.50 is: 714,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,260.62 : 1,307,180.79 = 517,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,260.62/1,307,180.79 = 517,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,260.62x = 1,307,180.79 × 517,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,260.62x = 676,538,607,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,538,607,358.85/947,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,205.35

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