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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,282.27, 1,307,234.09 and 517,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,282.27, 1,307,234.09 and 517,553.15 is: 714,214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,282.27 : 1,307,234.09 = 517,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,282.27/1,307,234.09 = 517,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,282.27x = 1,307,234.09 × 517,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,282.27x = 676,563,118,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,563,118,479.12/947,282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,214.91

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