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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,016.64, 1,308,263.68 and 518,289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,016.64, 1,308,263.68 and 518,289.92 is: 715,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,016.64 : 1,308,263.68 = 518,289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,016.64/1,308,263.68 = 518,289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,016.64x = 1,308,263.68 × 518,289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,016.64x = 678,059,878,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,059,878,046.11/948,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,240.48

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