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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,855.32, 1,308,040.44 and 518,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,855.32, 1,308,040.44 and 518,137.20 is: 715,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,855.32 : 1,308,040.44 = 518,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,855.32/1,308,040.44 = 518,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,855.32x = 1,308,040.44 × 518,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,855.32x = 677,744,411,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,744,411,068.37/947,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,029.39

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