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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,798.95, 1,307,962.45 and 518,080.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,798.95, 1,307,962.45 and 518,080.79 is: 714,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,798.95 : 1,307,962.45 = 518,080.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,798.95/1,307,962.45 = 518,080.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,798.95x = 1,307,962.45 × 518,080.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,798.95x = 677,630,219,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,630,219,386.34/947,798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,951.43

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