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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,102.32, 1,308,381.30 and 518,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,102.32, 1,308,381.30 and 518,382.74 is: 715,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,102.32 : 1,308,381.30 = 518,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,102.32/1,308,381.30 = 518,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,102.32x = 1,308,381.30 × 518,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,102.32x = 678,242,276,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,242,276,716.86/948,102.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,368.23

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