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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,286.90, 1,307,240.67 and 517,557.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,286.90, 1,307,240.67 and 517,557.81 is: 714,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,286.90 : 1,307,240.67 = 517,557.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,286.90/1,307,240.67 = 517,557.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,286.90x = 1,307,240.67 × 517,557.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,286.90x = 676,572,618,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,572,618,308.13/947,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,221.44

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