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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,999.22, 1,308,238.82 and 518,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,999.22, 1,308,238.82 and 518,279.24 is: 715,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,999.22 : 1,308,238.82 = 518,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,999.22/1,308,238.82 = 518,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,999.22x = 1,308,238.82 × 518,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,999.22x = 678,033,021,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,033,021,368.10/947,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,225.29

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