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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,883.28, 1,308,075.96 and 518,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,883.28, 1,308,075.96 and 518,163.60 is: 715,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,883.28 : 1,308,075.96 = 518,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,883.28/1,308,075.96 = 518,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,883.28x = 1,308,075.96 × 518,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,883.28x = 677,797,348,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,797,348,507.06/947,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,064.15

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