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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,900.68, 1,308,105.54 and 518,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,900.68, 1,308,105.54 and 518,185.96 is: 715,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,900.68 : 1,308,105.54 = 518,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,900.68/1,308,105.54 = 518,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,900.68x = 1,308,105.54 × 518,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,900.68x = 677,841,925,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,841,925,026.22/947,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,098.05

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