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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,140.33, 1,308,123.57 and 580,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,140.33, 1,308,123.57 and 580,233.94 is: 800,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,140.33 : 1,308,123.57 = 580,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,140.33/1,308,123.57 = 580,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,140.33x = 1,308,123.57 × 580,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,140.33x = 759,017,693,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,017,693,027.97/948,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,533.07

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