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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,532.27, 1,308,984.69 and 518,803.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,532.27, 1,308,984.69 and 518,803.21 is: 715,953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,532.27 : 1,308,984.69 = 518,803.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,532.27/1,308,984.69 = 518,803.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,532.27x = 1,308,984.69 × 518,803.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,532.27x = 679,105,459,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,105,459,012.86/948,532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,953.99

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