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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,317.35, 1,308,677.89 and 518,597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,317.35, 1,308,677.89 and 518,597.77 is: 715,664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,317.35 : 1,308,677.89 = 518,597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,317.35/1,308,677.89 = 518,597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,317.35x = 1,308,677.89 × 518,597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,317.35x = 678,677,426,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,677,426,265.93/948,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,664.89

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