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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,983.98, 1,308,222.53 and 518,264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,983.98, 1,308,222.53 and 518,264.13 is: 715,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,983.98 : 1,308,222.53 = 518,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,983.98/1,308,222.53 = 518,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,983.98x = 1,308,222.53 × 518,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,983.98x = 678,004,808,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,004,808,765.53/947,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,207.03

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