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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,984.52, 1,308,250.62 and 518,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,984.52, 1,308,250.62 and 518,256.12 is: 715,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,984.52 : 1,308,250.62 = 518,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,984.52/1,308,250.62 = 518,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,984.52x = 1,308,250.62 × 518,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,984.52x = 678,008,890,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,008,890,308.79/947,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,210.93

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