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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,280.86, 1,307,266.40 and 517,587.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,280.86, 1,307,266.40 and 517,587.65 is: 714,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,280.86 : 1,307,266.40 = 517,587.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,280.86/1,307,266.40 = 517,587.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,280.86x = 1,307,266.40 × 517,587.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,280.86x = 676,624,941,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,624,941,312.02/947,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,281.23

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