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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,088.17, 1,308,352.73 and 518,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,088.17, 1,308,352.73 and 518,363.73 is: 715,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,088.17 : 1,308,352.73 = 518,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,088.17/1,308,352.73 = 518,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,088.17x = 1,308,352.73 × 518,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,088.17x = 678,202,601,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,202,601,278.48/948,088.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,337.06

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