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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,980.98, 1,308,218.38 and 518,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,980.98, 1,308,218.38 and 518,261.13 is: 715,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,980.98 : 1,308,218.38 = 518,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,980.98/1,308,218.38 = 518,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,980.98x = 1,308,218.38 × 518,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,980.98x = 677,998,734,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,998,734,609.92/947,980.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,202.89

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