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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,881.28, 1,308,073.20 and 518,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,881.28, 1,308,073.20 and 518,161.60 is: 715,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,881.28 : 1,308,073.20 = 518,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,881.28/1,308,073.20 = 518,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,881.28x = 1,308,073.20 × 518,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,881.28x = 677,793,302,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,793,302,229.12/947,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,061.39

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