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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,706.79, 1,307,816.08 and 517,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,706.79, 1,307,816.08 and 517,990 is: 714,815.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,706.79 : 1,307,816.08 = 517,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,706.79/1,307,816.08 = 517,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,706.79x = 1,307,816.08 × 517,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,706.79x = 677,435,651,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,435,651,279.20/947,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,815.66

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