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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,374.96, 1,307,377.80 and 511,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,374.96, 1,307,377.80 and 511,792.48 is: 706,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,374.96 : 1,307,377.80 = 511,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,374.96/1,307,377.80 = 511,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,374.96x = 1,307,377.80 × 511,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,374.96x = 669,106,126,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,106,126,558.94/947,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,273.81

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