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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,885.40, 1,308,081.96 and 518,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,885.40, 1,308,081.96 and 518,167.44 is: 715,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,885.40 : 1,308,081.96 = 518,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,885.40/1,308,081.96 = 518,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,885.40x = 1,308,081.96 × 518,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,885.40x = 677,805,480,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,805,480,523.38/947,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,071.13

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