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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,799.96, 1,307,963.82 and 518,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,799.96, 1,307,963.82 and 518,081.80 is: 714,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,799.96 : 1,307,963.82 = 518,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,799.96/1,307,963.82 = 518,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,799.96x = 1,307,963.82 × 518,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,799.96x = 677,632,250,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,632,250,200.48/947,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,952.82

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