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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,087.68, 1,308,352.04 and 518,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,087.68, 1,308,352.04 and 518,363.24 is: 715,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,087.68 : 1,308,352.04 = 518,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,087.68/1,308,352.04 = 518,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,087.68x = 1,308,352.04 × 518,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,087.68x = 678,201,593,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,201,593,381.43/948,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,336.37

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