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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,614.11, 1,307,707.59 and 517,894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,614.11, 1,307,707.59 and 517,894.12 is: 714,693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,614.11 : 1,307,707.59 = 517,894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,614.11/1,307,707.59 = 517,894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,614.11x = 1,307,707.59 × 517,894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,614.11x = 677,254,071,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,254,071,540.37/947,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,693.95

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