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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,604.78, 1,307,691.45 and 517,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,604.78, 1,307,691.45 and 517,884.84 is: 714,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,604.78 : 1,307,691.45 = 517,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,604.78/1,307,691.45 = 517,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,604.78x = 1,307,691.45 × 517,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,604.78x = 677,233,577,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,233,577,352.62/947,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,679.36

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