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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,863.92, 1,308,052.08 and 518,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,863.92, 1,308,052.08 and 518,145.84 is: 715,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,863.92 : 1,308,052.08 = 518,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,863.92/1,308,052.08 = 518,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,863.92x = 1,308,052.08 × 518,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,863.92x = 677,761,743,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,761,743,755.35/947,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,041.19

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