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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,732.54, 1,307,867.73 and 518,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,732.54, 1,307,867.73 and 518,012.42 is: 714,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,732.54 : 1,307,867.73 = 518,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,732.54/1,307,867.73 = 518,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,732.54x = 1,307,867.73 × 518,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,732.54x = 677,491,727,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,491,727,857.21/947,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,855.40

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