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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,780.82, 1,307,934.45 and 518,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,780.82, 1,307,934.45 and 518,061.06 is: 714,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,780.82 : 1,307,934.45 = 518,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,780.82/1,307,934.45 = 518,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,780.82x = 1,307,934.45 × 518,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,780.82x = 677,589,907,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,589,907,577.52/947,780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,922.58

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