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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,501.68, 1,307,569.44 and 517,799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,501.68, 1,307,569.44 and 517,799.92 is: 714,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,501.68 : 1,307,569.44 = 517,799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,501.68/1,307,569.44 = 517,799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,501.68x = 1,307,569.44 × 517,799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,501.68x = 677,059,351,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,059,351,426.45/947,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,573.25

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