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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,529.96, 1,307,594.76 and 517,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,529.96, 1,307,594.76 and 517,810.14 is: 714,579.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,529.96 : 1,307,594.76 = 517,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,529.96/1,307,594.76 = 517,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,529.96x = 1,307,594.76 × 517,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,529.96x = 677,085,825,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,085,825,738.87/947,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,579.86

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