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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,608.24, 1,307,573.04 and 608,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,608.24, 1,307,573.04 and 608,535.76 is: 839,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,608.24 : 1,307,573.04 = 608,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,608.24/1,307,573.04 = 608,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,608.24x = 1,307,573.04 × 608,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,608.24x = 795,704,953,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,704,953,651.91/947,608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,698.22

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