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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,838.51, 1,308,042.27 and 566,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,838.51, 1,308,042.27 and 566,085.51 is: 781,213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,838.51 : 1,308,042.27 = 566,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,838.51/1,308,042.27 = 566,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,838.51x = 1,308,042.27 × 566,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,838.51x = 740,463,775,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,463,775,514.51/947,838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,213.01

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